Reds Snap Home Losing Streak with 3-2 Victory
The Cincinnati Reds finally broke a six‑game slide at home, edging the Baltimore Orioles 3‑2 on Sunday night. The victory not only salvaged the series but also restored confidence in a rotation that had been under pressure all week.
Spencer Steer provided the spark with his 14th homer of the season, a solo shot that landed just beyond the left‑field fence in the fifth inning. Nick Lodolo answered the call on the mound, delivering six scoreless frames and limiting the Orioles to a single run on six hits. His effort kept the Reds in contention as the bullpen took over.
Rookie sensation Sal Stewart added a crucial double that drove in Edwin Arroyo, pushing starter Kyle Bradish out of the game and shifting momentum. Stewart’s surge is reflected in his 61 RBIs, the most by any rookie this year, and his 21 doubles, which tie him for tenth in the league among first‑year players.
The relief corps shored up the lead, with Brock Burke making his 44th appearance of the season and Emilio Pagan notching his seventh save after a 46‑game stint on the injured list. Pagan’s return was highlighted by a clutch strikeout of Adley Rutschman to end a late rally attempt.
Looking ahead, Cincinnati will turn to Andrew Abbott in the opener of a three‑game series against Philadelphia, while the Orioles prepare for Shane Baz’s next start against the Chicago Cubs. The win marks a turning point for a club eager to climb back into contention.