Sal Stewart's homer highlights Reds' 5-3 win over Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer in the first inning as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Mets 5-3 on June 17. The Reds scored four runs in the first inning, with Spencer Steer also contributing a solo home run. Mets pitcher Kodai Senga returned from the injured list but allowed four earned runs in his four-inning outing. Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer for New York in the sixth inning. The Mets threatened in the ninth but were unable to tie the game as Tony Santillan secured the save. The two teams will meet again for the series finale on June 18.
- •Stewart's homer was his team-leading 14th of the season.
- •Senga allowed four earned runs, walking four and striking out five.
- •Vientos recorded his first career pinch-hit home run.
- •Reds' Brady Singer allowed one run in five innings.
- •Mets had bases loaded twice but failed to capitalize.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Sal Stewart's 3-run homer in 4-run first inning spoils Kodai Senga's return as Reds beat Mets 5-3
"Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mark Vientos had a two-run homer in the sixth for New York, his first career pinch-hit home run. Mets right-hander Kodai Senga, reinstated from the injured list before the game, allowed four earned runs in four innings with four walks and five strikeouts in his first start since April 26.
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