Reds fans secure free pizza on Tyler Stephenson's challenge
After a Reds 7-2 win over the Rockies, fans are celebrating free pizzas from LaRosa's. Here's how it happened and how to get yours.
Reds fans are eating good thanks to Tyler Stephenson. When the Cincinnati Reds throw 11 strikeouts in a game, LaRosa's Family Pizzeria gives every fan with a game ticket a free small, one-topping pizza . Up 7-2 in the top of the ninth after strong pitching performances , the Reds were sitting at 10 Ks against the visiting Rockies ā and fans were holding their breath to see if free pies were in their future.
Brock Brooke came in for relief and threw a fastball to the top right corner on a 2-2 count. A called ball, catcher Stephenson quickly used the new ABS challenge effectively. The Reds have a promotion where fans win free pizza if the team gets 11 strikeouts in a game.
They clinched it in the ninth inning on an ABS challenge and it was electric pic. twitter. com/yVPLmlKEX0 ā Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 29, 2026 Stephenson's second successful challenge of the game struck out Colorado's Eduoard Julien and sent Great American Ball Park into a frenzy.
Cincinnati went on to secure a 12th strikeout in the 7-2 victory. The Reds improved to 19-10, staying atop the NL Central with a 1. 5-game lead over the Chicago Cubs .