The Cincinnati Reds gutted out a 9-8 comeback win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Guaranteed Rate Field. Eugenio Suárez led the charge with a home run and four RBI, Tyler Stephenson added a solo shot and three RBI, and Sal Stewart chipped in a homer and two RBI to power Cincinnati's offense. The Reds trailed heading into the late innings but pushed across enough runs to take a one-run lead and never looked back. Tejay Antone earned the win with a dominant inning of relief, and Julian Garcia closed it out for the save.

Suárez, Stephenson, and Stewart Power Cincinnati Offense

This one was a slugfest from the jump, and the Reds needed every bit of firepower they could muster. Suárez was the headliner, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI — the kind of line that wins ball games on its own. Stephenson was right there with him, also going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Those two combined for seven of Cincinnati's nine runs driven in, doing the heavy lifting in a game that required it.

Stewart added to the damage, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Three Reds batters hit home runs in the same game, and all three delivered in crucial spots. When the offense comes from multiple spots in the lineup like that, it's tough to contain.

Abbott Struggles Early, Cincinnati Bullpen Holds the Line

Starter Andrew Abbott had a rough night on the mound. He lasted just 4.1 innings, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three. The White Sox touched him up enough to hold a lead, and Cincinnati needed its bullpen to step up in a big way.

They did. Brock Burke got through 0.2 innings without allowing an earned run. Then Tejay Antone came in and was absolutely filthy — three strikeouts in a clean inning of work, earning him the win. Luis Mey followed with two strikeouts across a scoreless frame. Sam Moll ran into trouble, giving up two earned runs in 0.2 innings. Pierce Johnson came on and struck out one in 0.1 innings to steady things. Julian Garcia worked the final inning, allowing one earned run but getting the job done to earn the save.

Turning Point: Antone Slams the Door at the Right Moment

With the game hanging in the balance and the Reds needing someone to stop the bleeding, Antone delivered the performance of the night from the bullpen. Three up, three down, all via strikeout. That inning shifted the momentum decisively in Cincinnati's favor and set the table for the Reds to protect a one-run advantage the rest of the way.

On the Chicago side, Erick Fedde got tagged as the losing pitcher after surrendering four earned runs on five hits across three innings. Tanner McDougal added to the damage with one earned run on three walks in just a third of an inning — a brutal stretch that helped the Reds put together the runs they needed to take the lead for good.

White Sox Put Up a Fight Despite the Loss

Give Chicago credit — they made this one uncomfortable. Edgar Quero went 3-for-5 with two RBI for the Sox. Randal Grichuk drove in three runs on two hits in three at-bats. Chase Meidroth and Sam Antonacci each added two hits as well. The White Sox generated plenty of offense and had their chances, but the Reds ultimately had the answers when it mattered most.

Key Performers at a Glance

  • Eugenio Suárez (CIN): 1-for-3, HR, 4 RBI
  • Tyler Stephenson (CIN): 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
  • Sal Stewart (CIN): 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
  • Tejay Antone (CIN): 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K (W)
  • Julian Garcia (CIN): 1.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K (SV)
  • Edgar Quero (CWS): 3-for-5, 2 RBI
  • Randal Grichuk (CWS): 2-for-3, 3 RBI

What's Next for the Reds

The Reds walk away from this one with a hard-earned road win in August. Cincinnati will continue its series against the White Sox, looking to build on the momentum from Thursday's comeback. The pitching staff will need more length from its starters after Abbott's early exit, but the bullpen showed enough grit to pick up the slack when the game was on the line.