Spencer Steer Powers Cincinnati Past Colorado 7-2

Cincinnati etched a 7‑2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night in Denver, showcasing a burst of offense that centered on Spencer Steer’s two‑homer performance. The right‑hander aced Brady Singer, who delivered seven sturdy innings while allowing four hits and two runs. Singer’s effort marked his fifth quality start of the season, though his record sits at 4‑9.

The Reds built the game’s momentum in the sixth inning with back‑to‑back home runs from Steer and Eugenio Suárez, instantly turning a close contest into a runaway. Elly De La Cruz added three singles and a solo blast, while Sal Stewart drove in De La Cruz with a double after a leadoff single to open the scoring. Troy Johnston tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the fifth before Steer cracked a 404‑foot, two‑run shot to left.

Steer’s highlight reel came in the eighth when he robbed the night of a routine catch, sending an inside‑the‑park homer into right‑center. The ball took an odd bounce, slipped past Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, and rolled home for another safe base. According to Statcast, that play would have counted as a home run in 24 of the league’s 30 ballparks, including Cincinnati’s own park.

Gabriel Hughes struggled for the Rockies, allowing five hits and two runs over 5 ⅓ innings while striking out six. Willi Castro provided a spark with a two‑hit performance, finishing 2 for 4 with a solo home run. The defeat leaves Colorado still searching for consistency after a series of disappointments.

Singer’s solid outing and the Reds’ offensive explosion give Cincinnati vital momentum as they look to climb out of their lower‑mid‑division rut. The win improves Cincinnati’s internal playoff hopes and pushes Singer’s durability despite his lofty 4‑9 record. If the Reds can sustain this run, they may soon find themselves in a tighter race for the wild‑card spot.

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Reds right‑hander Rhett Lowder, who sports a 3‑6 mark and a 4.91 ERA, is slated to take the mound in the series finale. Colorado has yet to announce a starter, leaving their rotation in flux for the potential rubber match.