Reds rally to halt home skid
The Cincinnati Reds finally broke a six‑game slide at Great American Ball Park, securing a 3‑2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday night. The victory not only avoided a sweep but also snapped a home losing streak that had stretched into its sixth game.
Right‑hander Nick Lodolo turned in a six‑scoreless‑inning outing, limiting the Orioles to one run on six hits while striking out eight. His effort set the tone for a bullpen that would protect the lead deep into the night.
Steer’s bat shines
Spencer Steer provided the decisive blow with his 14th home run of the season, a solo shot that arrived in the seventh inning and pushed the Reds ahead 3‑2. The long ball was the first of the night for Cincinnati and shifted momentum firmly in their favor.
Bradish’s early control undone
Baltimore’s starter Kyle Bradish opened the game by retiring the first 12 Reds batters, but his command unraveled in the seventh. A two‑out double by rookie Sal Stewart, which plated Edwin Arroyo, forced a mound visit and ultimately led to Bradish’s exit after 7 2⁄3 innings.
Stewart’s contribution extended beyond the clutch hit; he finished the game with a season‑high 61 runs batted in, the most by any rookie in the league this year, and his 21 doubles tie him for tenth in the majors among first‑year players.
Late‑game heroics and a save
Reliever Brock Burke made his 44th appearance of the season, ranking among the league’s most used arms, while Emilio Pagan earned his seventh save in ten chances after a tense ninth inning that featured a bases‑loaded walk and a sacrifice fly by Gunnar Henderson. The Orioles’ threat fizzled when Adley Rutschman lined out, sealing the Reds’ win.
With the victory, Cincinnati looks to build momentum as they head into a three‑game series against Philadelphia, while the Orioles prepare for a Tuesday start by Shane Baz against the Chicago Cubs.