Stephenson Grand Slam Leads Reds Past Tigers 11-1

Tyler Stephenson hit a pivotal grand slam in the fifth inning, powering the Cincinnati Reds to an 11-1 rout over the Detroit Tigers. The Reds' offense also featured home runs from Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, and Matt McLain, with a six-run fifth inning breaking open the game. Brady Singer pitched strongly for Cincinnati, allowing just one run over six innings. Tigers starter Jack Flaherty struggled, surrendering seven runs—including three homers—in under five innings. The Tigers have now allowed double-digit runs in each of their recent losses, while the Reds improved their record with this decisive win. Defensively, both teams made notable plays, including an outfield assist from De La Cruz cutting down a run at the plate.