Stewart’s Scary Moment Turns Into Heroics | Cincinnati Reds News

Cincinatti Reds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

When a pitcher’s fastball soared over Sal Stewart’s head and the next pitch slammed into his helmet, it sparked chaos—but Stewart kept playing. Instead of folding, he became the Reds’ offensive engine, scoring four runs, hitting a home run, and driving in two with a go-ahead single. His manager called the pitches “terrible,” while Stewart shrugged it off as “things happen.” Teammates rallied around him, even with Eugenio Suárez confronting the pitcher about the danger. The Reds erupted for six runs after the scare, sealing a 9-8 win and a series victory. Stewart’s stat line? Unbelievable…