Cincinnati Reds halt five-game skid with 11-inning win over Padres

The Cincinnati Reds ended a five‑game losing streak by defeating the San Diego Padres 5‑3 in an 11‑inning game at Petco Park. Rookie outfielder Blake Dunn contributed a walk, a hit, a stolen base and the go‑ahead run, while also making a game‑saving diving catch. Sal Stewart homered in the 11th inning, his first since late May, and the team celebrated the win with music in the clubhouse.

In the previous night’s contest, Reds shortstop Matt McLain became the first player to use three Automated Ball‑Strike (ABS) challenges in a single at‑bat, winning all three and drawing a four‑ball walk in a 6‑2 loss. McLain praised the system, noting the similar height of the challenged pitches, and improved the Reds’ season‑long challenge success rate to 4‑for‑4.