Eugenio Suarez turns back the clock in Reds 2-1 win over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 17: Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) throws to first base to get out Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) during the seventh inning of an MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins on April 17th, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Eugenio Suárez knew the Cincinnati Reds had just gone out and traded for Ke’Bryan Hayes last summer when he chose to sign with his old club again this winter. Geno surely knew of Hayes’ chops defensively as well as his contract – one that could run all the way through 2030 if the Reds so choose.

Geno inked his one-year deal to return under the premise that he’d get some time at 1B, perhaps. Sal Stewart, though, has looked the part as one of the best hitters in the game already while manning that spot. That meant DH was very much in the cards for Geno, even though he knew that he’d get a start here or there at his old home at the hot corner from time to time.

One of those here-theres came on Friday night in Minneapolis as the Reds began their road trip. It also just happened to be on a vintage April night in Minnesota, a night that had wind chills in the 20s and the ball played about as dead as it could. No problem for Geno, though.

Cincinnati’s old 3B turned tonight’s 3B put in a defensive performance for the books, making a trio of vital plays with the glove at the hot corner in a 2-1 Reds win where just about every batted ball could have otherwise determined the game. Oh, and he also went 2 for 4 with a 2-run double that was the single biggest hit of the low-scoring affair, a performance that was 100% good enough to earn tonight’s Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game . Other Notes Brandon Williamson, a native of central Minnesota and one-time gigantic Twins fan, got the start in Minneapolis tonight.