An early 438 foot homer by Spencer Steer set the Cincinnati Reds on a winning course Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, as that solo shot was gave Nick Lodolo and his brilliant left arm the boost he’d need to pitch with a lead for his afternoon of work.
The second-year starter for the Reds (and Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game) was in peak form on the day, fanning 12 in 7.0 IP while keeping the Phillies completely off the board. He yielded just a trio of hits and a pair of walks - one intentional - while making quick work of one of the best on-paper offenses in the sport today.