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Stewart’s 3-run homer powers Reds past Mariners

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sal Stewart hit a go-ahead three-run homer, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on July 22, 2026.
Stewart’s 21st career homer came off Eduard Bazardo (3-3).
Emilio Pagán recorded his ninth save for the Reds.
J.P. Crawford missed his third straight game with a sore wrist.
Julio Rodríguez hit a solo homer in the eighth inning for Seattle.

History

Historical Context

The Cincinnati Reds’ 1975 World Series win— their first title since 1940 and achieved under manager Sparky Anderson with a 108-win season— established a legacy of clutch power that still shapes the club. On July 22 2026, rookie Sal Stewart hit his 21st career homer and Julio Rodríguez added a solo blast as the Reds beat Seattle 5-3, echoing the Big Red Machine’s reliance on timely sluggers.

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Story summary

Sal Stewart hit a go-ahead three-run homer, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on July 22, 2026.
Stewart’s 21st career homer came off Eduard Bazardo (3-3).
Emilio Pagán recorded his ninth save for the Reds.
J.P. Crawford missed his third straight game with a sore wrist.
Julio Rodríguez hit a solo homer in the eighth inning for Seattle.

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