Reds Tyler Stephenson Homers Drives 3 RBIs in 7-2 Win Over Rays

Tyler Stephenson played a key role in the Cincinnati Reds' 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, hitting a solo home run and driving in three runs. His solo homer in the second inning was his eighth of the season, and his two-run single in the seventh helped extend the Reds' lead. Nick Martinez pitched five innings, striking out five and allowing two earned runs, contributing to the Reds' second consecutive win and their fourth in seven games since the All-Star break. Other notable performances included TJ Freidl's two-run homer and strong hitting from Elly De La Cruz and Austin Hays. The Rays' Zack Littell struggled, allowing 10 hits and five runs and leading the league in home runs allowed this season. The Reds will continue the three-game series with a pitching matchup between Ryan Pepiot and Andrew Abbott.