Cincinnati Reds beat San Diego Padres in 11th inning to snap skid

On June 9, 2026, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the San Diego Padres 5‑3 in an extra‑innings game at Petco Park. Rookie Sal Stewart hit a two‑run home run in the top of the 11th inning, his 13th of the season, delivering the winning margin and ending the Reds' five‑game losing streak.

Zach Maxwell recorded his first major‑league save by closing the bottom of the 11th. The Padres' offense struggled, leaving 13 runners on base and dropping to 18‑19 at home. Fernando Tatis Jr. scored his 500th career run during the loss.

The win gave Cincinnati a chance to take the series lead as they head into the next game, while San Diego continued to battle offensive woes.