Sal Stewart hits three-run homer in Reds' win over Cardinals
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run during the sixth inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 19, 2026. The Reds were trailing 2-0 before Stewart's impact, which came in a season where the team has struggled offensively, ranking last in multiple metrics. Following this performance, Stewart continues to lead MLB in RBIs as he approaches his one-year anniversary in the league. The Reds have faced significant offensive challenges, scoring one or fewer runs in six of their last ten games.
- •Stewart's homer broke a scoreless streak against Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore.
- •Cincinnati's offense has been underperforming, ranking last in fWAR and wRC+.
- •Stewart leads MLB in RBIs, emphasizing his importance to the team's lineup.
- •The Reds have scored one run or fewer in six of their last ten games.
- •Cincinnati's pitching held St. Louis to just two earned runs.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Sal Stewart was precocious, now he’s just metal as all hell
"Cincinnati’s burgeoning star put his team on his back again on Wednesday.
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