Sal Stewart homers twice, breaks Reds record
Sal Stewart sets a new Reds franchise record with a two-homer performance during a historic four-homer inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
What happened
Sal Stewart recorded two home runs in a single game, establishing a new record for the Cincinnati Reds. This effort contributed to an 11-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. During the game, the Reds became the first team this season to hit four home runs in a single inning, including three consecutive blasts.
Coverage from outlets including NBC Sports, MLB.com, and Yahoo Sports highlights the offensive milestone alongside the struggles of the Phillies' pitching staff. Reports from The New York Times and Inquirer.com focus on the performance of the Phillies' bullpen, specifically noting that José Alvarado and Tanner Banks allowed eight runs. Attention remains on whether Stewart can maintain his current power output in upcoming contests.
Reports indicate that the Phillies face continued scrutiny regarding their starting pitching depth and left-handed bullpen options following this blowout loss.
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Who reported it (8)
- Reds become first team to homer 4 times in an inning this season Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Phillies' pitching needs on full display in blowout loss vs. Reds MLB.com · 45d ago
- Reds 11-5 Phillies (Jul 8, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 45d ago
- Phillies’ bullpen issues take focus as José Alvarado, Tanner Banks combine to give up 8 runs The New York Times · 45d ago
- Back-to-back-to-back ... plus 1?! Reds' 4-homer inning features 3 straight blasts MLB.com · 45d ago
- Phillies’ lack of starting pitching and left-handed bullpen depth exposed in 11-5 loss to the Reds Inquirer.com · 45d ago
- Sal Stewart homers twice, breaks Reds record NBC Sports · 45d ago
- Reds' Sal Stewart eager to continue power surge in clash vs. Phillies CBS Sports · 45d ago
Questions people are asking
What record did Sal Stewart break?
Sal Stewart broke the Reds record by hitting two home runs in a single game.
How many home runs did the Reds hit in one inning?
The Reds hit four home runs in a single inning, which included three consecutive home runs.
Which Phillies pitchers were cited in the loss?
Coverage identifies José Alvarado and Tanner Banks as the pitchers who combined to give up eight runs.
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