Sal Stewart homers twice, breaks Reds record
Sal Stewart sets a new franchise record for the Cincinnati Reds as the team achieves a season-first feat in an 11-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-5 in a game marked by a record-breaking performance from Sal Stewart, who homered twice. During the contest, the Reds became the first team this season to hit four home runs in a single inning, including a sequence of three consecutive blasts.
Coverage from MLB.com, NBC Sports, and ESPN highlights the offensive milestone for the Reds while pointing to significant pitching struggles for the Phillies. According to The New York Times and Inquirer.com, the loss brought attention to the Phillies' bullpen depth and the performance of pitchers José Alvarado and Tanner Banks, who combined to surrender eight runs.
Future reports will track whether the Reds maintain this offensive momentum in their series against the Phillies. Coverage does not yet specify further roster adjustments for the Phillies following the bullpen performance.
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Quick answers
What record did Sal Stewart break?
According to NBC Sports, Sal Stewart broke the Cincinnati Reds record after hitting two home runs.
What notable offensive milestone did the Reds reach?
Yahoo Sports reports the Reds became the first team this season to hit four home runs in a single inning.
Why is the Phillies' pitching staff under scrutiny?
Inquirer.com and The New York Times report that the loss exposed issues with starting pitching and left-handed bullpen depth, noting that José Alvarado and Tanner Banks allowed eight runs.
Coverage (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 · 46d ago
- Phillies’ bullpen issues take focus as José Alvarado, Tanner Banks combine to give up 8 runs The New York Times · 46d ago
- Back-to-back-to-back ... plus 1?! Reds' 4-homer inning features 3 straight blasts MLB.com · 46d ago
- Phillies’ lack of starting pitching and left-handed bullpen depth exposed in 11-5 loss to the Reds Inquirer.com · 46d ago
- Sal Stewart homers twice, breaks Reds record NBC Sports · 46d ago
- Reds' Sal Stewart eager to continue power surge in clash vs. Phillies CBS Sports · 46d ago
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