Playing for Reds 'a dream come true' for Nate Adcock

Even though reliever Nate Adcock had appeared in 43 big-league games before Tuesday night's victory, his ninth-inning appearance at Great American Ball Park may have been the biggest of his career.

A native of Radcliff, Ky., Adcock grew up a Reds fan and dreamed of wearing the team's uniform at Great American Ball Park.

"It's a dream come true, being a Cincinnati fan and following them growing up and of course dad always talking about the greats that have played for the organization," said Adcock, who has also pitched for the Royals and Rangers. "This one, really, to me is special. Your debut is special, but being close to home — two-and-a-half hours from home — getting to pitch and having 30 text messages after the game. Being close to home, it's always on TV. This means a lot."

Adcock's father was in attendance on Sunday when he was called up for the first time, but wasn't at the game on Tuesday. Adcock's wife, five-month-old daughter and cousin were at the game, though.

Sunday was Adcock's daughter's first big-league game. That's particularly special, because Great American Ball Park was the site of Adcock's first real date with his now-wife Samantha.