Homer-happy Reds blast past Tigers in 9-2 rout
The Reds won yet another series on Saturday in GABP.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 25: Sal Stewart #27 and Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after Stewart hit a home run during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cincinnati Reds welcomed Aaron Harang, Lou Piniella, Brandon Phillips, and Reggie Sanders into their team’s Hall of Fame in ceremony on Saturday afternoon. And while the butts in the seats in Great American Ball Park may well have been there to see them honor the team’s past, it was the present that ended up putting on the greatest show of the night.
The Reds rocked Detroit Tigers starter Jack Flaherty early and often, a 3-run tater by Sal Stewart in the Bottom of the 1st the first big blow. Nathaniel Lowe followed with a homer of his own – his third in the last 24 hours – while both Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl eventually homered as the Reds blasted their way to a 9-2 win that secured yet another series victory. Salutations fine Stewart @stewart_sal pic.
twitter. com/9XNvBafn4P — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 25, 2026 Stewart, who takes home tonight’s Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game , was once again ridiculous at the plate. He consistently worked deep counts, fouling off countless pitches designed to get him to swing himself out after taking a few initial strikes.
He eventually finished 3 for 4 with a walk, homer, and five ribbies on the night, a number that gives him 29 on the season through just 27 games played. This tweet, for example, came before he drove in two more. Sal Stewart currently has 27 RBI… 🔴 The most by a Red prior to the month of May 🔴 Ties Albert Pujols for the second-most by any MLB rookie prior to the month of May pic.