US EditionCincinnati Reds C Tyler Stephenson on game-winning HR, beating San Diego Padres
Tyler Stephenson hit his 10th home run, a crucial two-run shot in the ninth inning, helping the Reds improve to 73-72 and move closer to a playoff spot.
- On Tuesday night in San Diego, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Padres 4-2 with a ninth-inning two-run homer by Tyler Stephenson.
- The game followed a notable defensive play when Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed Stephenson of a home run in right field earlier that night.
- The Reds took an early lead with home runs from Sal Stewart and Will Benson off Michael King, while the Padres tied the game in the fifth inning on Jackson Merrill's triple and Jake Cronenworth's sacrifice fly.
- Stephenson delivered a crucial two-run home run in the ninth inning off Robert Suarez, the All-Star closer, who has given up four home runs over his last 18 outings.
- The victory brought Cincinnati to within three games of the Mets for the final NL playoff spot, while the Padres fell further behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings and recorded their 62nd sellout at Petco Park, tying the franchise record.
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