Eugenio Suárez hits 3-run homer in 9th to secure Reds' 9-7 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 27, 2026. The Reds initially led 2-0 and later 6-4, but found themselves trailing 7-6 after a pinch-hit homer by Esmerlyn Valdéz. Suárez's clutch hit came against Gregory Soto, who suffered the loss after allowing runners to reach base. Chase Petty earned his first major league save by closing out the game in the ninth. The Reds aim to complete a series sweep against the Pirates in their upcoming game on June 28.
- •Reds lead fluctuated with scores at 2-0, 6-4, and 7-6.
- •Suárez's home run came after a rain delay and two outs in the ninth.
- •Chase Burns struck out 10 but allowed five runs in six innings.
- •The Reds aim for a series sweep against Mitch Keller and the Pirates on June 28.
- •Jose Trevino and Edwin Arroyo contributed with multiple hits and RBIs.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Eugenio Suárez hits 3-run homer in 9th as Reds rally for 9-7 win over Pirates
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Eugenio Suárez rescues Reds in 9-7 win over Pirates
"Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Trying to protect a one-run lead, Gregory Soto (4-2) let the first two Reds batters reach safely in the ninth before getting Sal Stewart to ground into a double play. Suárez's homer came after Esmerlyn Valdéz put Pittsburgh ahead 7-6 with a pinch-hit homer off Caleb Ferguson (1-0) in the eighth.
"The Reds got a 9th inning homer from the slugger they hope can carry them through the season’s second half.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:18 AMEugenio Suárez hits 3-run homer in 9th as Reds rally for 9-7 win over Pirates
Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Trying to protect a one-run lead, Gregory Soto (4-2) let the first two Reds batters reach safely in the ninth before getting Sal Stewart to ground into a double play. Suárez's homer came after Esmerlyn Valdéz put Pittsburgh ahead 7-6 with a pinch-hit homer off Caleb Ferguson (1-0) in the eighth.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:00 AMEugenio Suárez rescues Reds in 9-7 win over Pirates
The Reds got a 9th inning homer from the slugger they hope can carry them through the season’s second half.
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