Cincinnati 3, Baltimore 2
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 at Great American Ball Park, as Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo pitched six strong innings.
- Baltimore had won the first two games of the homestand, dropping the Reds to a season-worst eight games under.500 before Sunday's finale.
- Steer's 14th home run broke a scoreless tie in the fifth, rookie All-Star Sal Stewart doubled home an insurance run in the eighth, and Emilio Pagán secured his seventh save after missing 46 games.
- The victory stopped the Reds' six-game home losing streak and avoided a sweep, with Pagán forcing Adley Rutschman to fly out in the final inning.
- Following an off day Monday, the Reds begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies starting Tuesday, then close the pre-All-Star break schedule with three games against the Chicago Cubs beginning July 10.
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The Frederick News-Post
SportsnetSteer homers and Lodolo shuts down Orioles, Reds win to avoid sweep
CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer broke up a scoreless game with his 14th home run this season, Nick Lodolo pitched six scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday.
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Reds halt recent home woes, salvage series finale vs. O’s
Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds snap a six-game home losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Reds starter Nick Lodolo (3-2) gave up six hits and one run in six innings. The southpaw walked two and struck out four in 97 pitches as
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolCINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer opened the score with his 14th home run of the season, Nick Lodolo released six blank innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday 3-2.
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Steer homers and Lodolo shuts down Orioles, Reds win 3-2 to avoid sweep
Spencer Steer broke up a scoreless game with his 14th home run this season, Nick Lodolo pitched six scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2.
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