Sal Stewart homers in extra innings to secure Reds' 5-3 win over Padres

Sal Stewart hit a two-run home run in the 11th inning, propelling the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on June 9, 2026, at Petco Park. The game, tied at 2-2 after nine innings, entered extras where both teams exchanged leads. Eugenio Suarez gave the Reds a 3-2 advantage with an RBI double in the 10th, but Samad Taylor tied the game for San Diego with a single. Stewart's clutch homer solidified the Reds' win, marking a vital victory to end a recent stretch of poor performance. Zach Maxwell recorded his first career save after a perfect 11th inning.

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