What happened: Spencer Steer connected for a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres, marking his 10th of the 2026 season. The blast off Michael King cleared the wall in left field, scoring JJ Bleday and giving Cincinnati an early 2-1 lead.
Why it matters: The milestone home run provides a much-needed power surge as Cincinnati fights to stay within 2.0 games of a National League Wild Card spot. It comes just days after the same Spencer Steer who recently featured on the Jim Day Podcast helped lead the Reds to a critical June victory.
By the numbers: Spencer Steer (2026): 10 HR, 26 RBI, .257 AVG; Cincinnati Reds: 32-34 Record; NL Wild Card: 2.0 Games Back.
What to watch: Cincinnati will look to protect its lead in the late innings before continuing its road series at Petco Park.