Reds hit four home runs in a single inning against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds accomplished a notable feat by hitting four home runs in the fourth inning during their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 8. The inning began with a solo shot by Noelvi Marte, followed by two-run home run from Elly De La Cruz, and solo homers from rookie Sal Stewart and JJ Bleday. Cincinnati led 3-2 after Marte’s homer and expanded their lead to 7-2 by the end of the inning. This marks the first time this season a team has hit four home runs in a single inning, and the Reds' fifth such occurrence since 1974. The last similar event for the Reds was in 2010.
- •Reds lead against Phillies at 7-2 after fourth inning.
- •Noelvi Marte opened the inning with a solo homer.
- •Elly De La Cruz added a two-run shot with two outs.
- •Sal Stewart and JJ Bleday followed up with solo home runs.
- •Reds achieved four homers in an inning for the first time this season.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Reds become first team to homer 4 times in an inning this season
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Reds in rare company with home run barrage against Phillies
"The Cincinnati Reds became the first team this season to hit four home runs in an inning, accomplishing the feat during the fourth inning Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game was tied at 2 going into the inning and the Reds had a 7-2 lead going into the fifth. Noelvi Marte led off the fourth with a solo shot off Phillies starter Alan Rangel to put Cincinnati ahead 3-2.
"Using the home run as their main method of offense, the Reds jumped out to a 7-2 lead against Philadelphia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:33 AMReds become first team to homer 4 times in an inning this season
The Cincinnati Reds became the first team this season to hit four home runs in an inning, accomplishing the feat during the fourth inning Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game was tied at 2 going into the inning and the Reds had a 7-2 lead going into the fifth. Noelvi Marte led off the fourth with a solo shot off Phillies starter Alan Rangel to put Cincinnati ahead 3-2.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:29 AMReds in rare company with home run barrage against Phillies
Using the home run as their main method of offense, the Reds jumped out to a 7-2 lead against Philadelphia.
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