Sal Stewart’s Career-High 6 RBIs Lead Reds Past Giants 8-3

The Cincinnati Reds ripped through the San Francisco Giants with an offensive explosion. Sal Stewart smashed two three-run homers and drove in a career-high six RBIs.

The 22-year-old’s huge night shoved his sophomore numbers into the spotlight. Cincinnati relied on those long balls to grab an 8-3 victory.

Stewart’s pair of homers gave him 12 career long balls, the most by a Reds player in his first 36 games since Aristides Aquino. He also became the second-youngest Red ever to drive in six runs in a game, just behind Elly De La Cruz.

Stewart’s two 3-run homers power Reds past Giants

Stewart did the most damage, but Cincinnati’s win wasn’t just about his fireworks. The night also put the Reds’ pitching depth on display.

Rhett Lowder handled six-plus innings for the win. Tyler Mahle, the visiting starter, struggled in his Cincinnati return and gave up eight runs in four innings.

• Stewart’s two three-run homers and six RBIs — a breakout night for the young star
• Suarez’s solo homer, his 192nd as a Red, bumping him into 12th on the franchise’s all-time list
• De La Cruz launched a solo homer in the fourth, his sixth of the season and a jaw-dropping 442-foot shot to center
• Daniel Susac’s two-run double for the Giants in the second cut the lead to 4-2

Rhett Lowder: a breakout night for the rookie right-hander

Rhett Lowder (2-1) worked 6 2/3 innings and allowed three runs, picking up the win. He’s been a bright spot for Cincinnati’s rotation lately.

Lowder’s knack for eating innings and limiting damage kept the Reds in control. The offense took care of the rest.

Giants’ night and the reshaped bullpen picture

For the Giants, former Red Tyler Mahle started and got tagged for eight runs. He walked five and gave up four homers in just four innings.

His ERA ballooned to 7.23 after a rough night back in Cincinnati. The Giants tried to keep up, but the Reds’ lineup just wouldn’t let up.

Series finale preview and what to watch

The series finale’s shaping up with an intriguing pitching matchup. Landen Roupp takes the mound for the Giants (2-1, 3.24 ERA), while Chase Burns gets the ball for the Reds (1-1, 3.31 ERA).

This one feels like a real momentum check for both clubs. They’re both eager to close out the series on a high note.

The 8-3 score line last night? That was all about Sal Stewart lighting up Cincinnati. The Reds’ lineup showed off some real spark, especially from their younger guys, and the bullpen handled business when it counted.

If you’re a fan, or maybe even putting a little action on the game, the trio of Stewart, De La Cruz, and Suarez kind of set the tone. The Reds look like a team that wants to win with a mix of power in the middle of the order and a pitching staff that can actually back it up.

So, what now? The finale probably comes down to who figures out the other side first. Can Roupp keep Cincinnati’s young hitters in check, or will Burns finally lock in and avoid the home run trouble?

 
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