Reds pound Pirates behind Tyler Stephenson's 5 RBIs

Cincinnati's offense came alive as they defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4

Stephenson's 5 RBIs led the way for the Reds, who snapped a three-game losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4. The Reds’ offense came alive, led by Tyler Stephenson’s 5 RBIs. Stephenson hit a 3-run home run in the first inning and added a 2-RBI double in the third.

Joey Votto also had a big night for the Reds, going 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Kyle Farmer and Colin Moran each had two RBIs for the Reds.

The Reds’ bullpen was solid, allowing only one run over the final five innings. Hunter Greene started for the Reds and allowed three runs on six hits over four innings. Relievers Jeff Hoffman, Art Warren, and Alexis Díaz combined to allow only one run on four hits over the final five innings.

The win improved the Reds’ record to 19-31. The Pirates fell to 15-35 with the loss.

## Stephenson’s big night leads the Reds to victory

Tyler Stephenson was the star of the show for the Reds on Tuesday night. The catcher went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and 5 RBIs. Stephenson’s home run came in the first inning and gave the Reds an early 3-0 lead. His double in the third inning drove in two more runs and gave the Reds a 6-2 lead.

## Votto and Farmer also contribute to the Reds’ win

Joey Votto and Kyle Farmer also had big nights for the Reds. Votto went 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Farmer went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

## Greene struggles, but the bullpen picks him up

Hunter Greene started for the Reds and allowed three runs on six hits over four innings. Greene struck out six batters, but he also walked four batters. The Reds’ bullpen was solid, allowing only one run over the final five innings.

## The Reds snap their losing streak

The win snapped the Reds’ three-game losing streak. The Reds are now 19-31 on the season.