CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer hit a three-run homer during Cincinnati's five-run eighth inning, helping the Reds knock off the New York Mets 9-6 on Saturday.
Cincinnati trailed 5-4 before Elly De La Cruz singled home pinch-runner Bubba Thompson. Steer followed with a drive to left-center against Yohan Ramírez (0-1) for his third homer of the season.
"Spencer has been doing that going back to last season," Reds manager David Bell said. "No situation is too big and he wants to be up in those spots."
The Reds sent 10 batters to the plate in the eighth.