Cincinnati Reds Overcome Pirates with Sal Stewart's Key Performance

On Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7, with Sal Stewart playing a pivotal role in the comeback.

Stewart hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, including a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning that tied the game. He later scored the winning run following a fielding error by Brandon Lowe. The Pirates had initially taken a 7-5 lead in the eighth with three consecutive RBI singles.

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, who has been the subject of trade rumors, allowed four earned runs over seven innings. The Pirates' Paul Skenes, who had a strong record against Cincinnati, struggled, giving up five earned runs in his outing. This victory marked a significant moment for the Reds as they rallied from behind to secure the win.