Steer’s 20th homer of the season gave the Reds the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Cubs on Friday. Then when De La Cruz got his own 20th homer of the season in the very next at-bat, the Reds celebrated in the dugout like they haven’t in a while.

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Friday night behind five home runs from the offense. The game was tied going into the sixth inning before Austin Hays reached on an infield single. Spencer Steer followed up a two-run home run,

Spencer Steer discusses hitting two home runs, Elly De La Cruz's impact on the team and more following the Reds' 7-4 victory

Reds 1B Spencer Steer has been managing a quad since July and missed a game this week because of "popped out" rib. But no IL for this guy.

Spencer Steer homered and drove in five runs as the Reds topped the Cardinals 6-2, taking the series and keeping their NL wild-card hopes alive.

If Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz want to have a back-and-forth contest for the team lead in home runs, the Reds would be thrilled to see it over the final games of this season. There's a good chance it would help power them into the postseason.

The back issue, which has bothered Hayes previously, cropped up during the Reds' previous series against the Cardinals. Cincinnati manager Terry Francona tried to get him time off then, but Spencer Steer came down with a neck injury.

Spencer Steer conectó un jonrón y remolcó cinco carreras, ayudando a Brady Singer y a los Rojos de Cincinnati a vencer el miércoles 6-2 a