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

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Sal Stewart homers in extra innings to secure Reds' 5-3 win over Padres
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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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  • Game started at 9:40 PM ET, went into extra innings.
  • Reds led 3-2 in the 10th before Padres equalized.
  • Stewart's homer in the 11th gave the Reds a 5-3 lead.
  • Cincinnati recorded a season-best 7 stolen bases.
  • Zach Maxwell earned his first save for the Reds.
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Into the wee hours of the morning went the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres after their 9:40 PM ET start time on Tuesday evening in southern California, the second game of their three-game series heading to extras after neither team could quite figure out Chase Burns or Lucas Giolito, respectively. Tied at 2-2, the […]

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