Reds rally for come-from-behind victory over Royals in extras
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds overcame a 3-0 deficit to secure a 4-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals on June 2. After struggling offensively for most of the game, the Reds leveled the score with Spencer Steer's second home run and Will Benson's pinch-hit homer in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively. Blake Dunn's hit in the 10th inning allowed Steer, the runner on second, to score the winning run. Brock Burke recorded the win by holding the Royals scoreless in the 10th. This win was critical for Cincinnati, alleviating the pressure of a potential series loss to a struggling Royals team.
- •Reds scored four runs after trailing 3-0.
- •Spencer Steer hit two home runs.
- •Will Benson tied the game with a homer in the ninth.
- •Blake Dunn's hit in the 10th provided the winning run.
- •Brock Burke earned the win in the 10th inning.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Reds scrap for comeback win against Royals. Here's what happened
"The Reds came back from a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 in 10 innings against the Kansas City Royals.
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