Sal Stewart’s 3-run homer helps the Reds rally to beat the Cardinals 5-4

In a thrilling game on Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, thanks to a powerful three-run homer from Sal Stewart. The Reds also capitalized on a throwing error and an infield hit to secure the win.

Before Stewart came to bat, the Reds had scored two runs in the first inning, but trailed 2-0. Stewart stepped up to the plate in the sixth inning and launched a 27th homer of the year, traveling 422 feet over the center field wall. This performance makes him the third-fastest Reds player to surpass 100 RBIs since 1920, with his 94 RBIs leading the MLB this season.

With the Reds leading by a run in the eighth inning, Matt McLain reached first base due to a throwing error and Jose Trevino scored, extending the Reds' lead to 5-2. Dane Myers' mistake of dropping a run-scoring bunt further solidified the lead at 5-2.

The Reds starter, Chase Burns, struck out eight and only allowed two earned runs and six hits with two walks in five innings. Reliever Sam Moll, who pitched the sixth inning, earned the win with a perfect outing, allowing just one hit and a walk, while striking out another batter.

Cardinals' José Fermín and Bryan Torres each had RBI singles in the fourth inning. Jordan Walker added to the Cardinals' scoring with a two-run home run in the ninth inning, his 25th of the season. With two outs, José Fermín doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch, which was followed by a throw to first base that caught Masyn Winn, ending the game. Emilio Pagán, the Cardinals' closer, secured his 16th save by throwing out Fermín at first base.