Cincinnati Reds: Sal Stewart making history, becoming Rookie of the Year favorite
The top of the fourth inning for the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, Aug. 6 was a long one. Typically, to give the Reds’ starting pitcher a chance to get a bit of a break, hitters take a few pitches to open the bottom-half of that inning. “Sal was leading off,” Francona said. “It was after a long inning. He asked if he should take one because a lot of times after a long inning you don’t want to ...
On Thursday, August 6, the Cincinnati Reds experienced a thrilling moment during their game when Rookie Sal Stewart hit a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Manager Dusty Francona encouraged Stewart to take a pitch after a lengthy inning, and Stewart obliged, hitting the homer to left field. Stewart is currently tied for 12th in the league in home runs and leads the Reds in 87 RBI.
He is also second in the league in most statistical categories, surpassing the previous Reds rookie record of 100 RBI set by Jim Greengrass in 1953. Stewart's production has been crucial for the team's season, keeping playoff hopes alive. Francona praises Stewart's ability to thrive in clutch situations and his versatility on the field.
With his impressive stats and clutch performances, Stewart is on track to potentially set a new Reds rookie record and is considered a top contender for NL Rookie of the Year honors.
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