Sal Stewart's homer fuels Reds' comeback against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds rally for a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on August 19, 2026. The Reds were trailing 2-0 before Stewart's homer in the sixth inning, marking his 27th of the season. Cincinnati added runs from a throwing error and a bunt in the eighth to secure the win. Chase Burns struck out eight batters and allowed two earned runs over five innings, while Emilio Pagán earned his 16th save. The loss went to Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore, despite his nine strikeouts. Both teams are set to face off again, with Michael McGreevy starting for the Cardinals against Brady Singer of the Reds.
- •Reds rally with a three-run homer from Sal Stewart
- •Cincinnati scores on a throwing error and an infield hit
- •Chase Burns strikes out eight in five innings
- •Cardinals score two runs in the ninth inning
- •Reds face Cardinals again with new starting pitchers
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Sal Stewart's 3-run homer helps the Reds rally to beat the Cardinals 5-4
"Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and the Cincinnati Reds added runs on a throwing error and an infield hit, rallying for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. Matt McLain doubled and Elly De La Cruz singled before Stewart stepped to the plate in the sixth inning with the Reds trailing 2-0.
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