Cincinnati Reds hold off Orioles to secure a victory in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on July 5, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. A strong outing from pitcher Nick Lodolo, who worked 6.0 innings while allowing just one run, set the stage for the Reds' victory. Spencer Steer hit a pivotal homer in the fifth inning, later supported by an RBI double from Sal Stewart. The Reds salvaged a game from the series after losing the first two. They will have a day off before hosting the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series starting July 7.
- •Reds improve to 41-48 with win over Orioles
- •Nick Lodolo pitches 6.0 innings, allowing 1 run
- •Steer hits 14th homer of the season
- •Sal Stewart adds an important RBI double in the eighth
- •Reds host Phillies next for a three-game series
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds hang on to beat Orioles in Sunday series finale
"The Reds salvaged a game from this otherwise disappointing series against Baltimore.
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