Sal Stewart homers twice, breaks Reds record
Sal Stewart sets a new Reds franchise record with a two-home run performance during an 11-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Sal Stewart recorded two home runs in the Cincinnati Reds' 11-5 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. The performance included a four-homer inning for the Reds, featuring three consecutive blasts.
Coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports, and MLB.com highlights the offensive surge, while The New York Times and Inquirer.com focus on bullpen struggles for the Phillies. Reports note that José Alvarado and Tanner Banks allowed eight runs combined during the matchup.
Analysts are monitoring the Phillies' roster depth, specifically regarding starting pitching and left-handed bullpen options. Coverage does not yet specify if the Reds plan to adjust their lineup following the record-breaking win.
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Quick answers
What record did Sal Stewart break?
Coverage from NBC Sports confirms Sal Stewart broke a Reds franchise record by hitting two home runs in the game.
What contributed to the Phillies' loss?
According to The New York Times and Inquirer.com, the loss was tied to bullpen performance and a lack of starting pitching depth.
How many home runs did the Reds hit in one inning?
MLB.com reports that the Reds hit four home runs in a single inning, including three hit consecutively.
Coverage (5)
- Reds 11-5 Phillies (Jul 8, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 9h ago
- Phillies’ bullpen issues take focus as José Alvarado, Tanner Banks combine to give up 8 runs The New York Times · 9h ago
- Back-to-back-to-back ... plus 1?! Reds' 4-homer inning features 3 straight blasts MLB.com · 9h ago
- Phillies’ lack of starting pitching and left-handed bullpen depth exposed in 11-5 loss to the Reds Inquirer.com · 9h ago
- Sal Stewart homers twice, breaks Reds record NBC Sports · 9h ago
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