Steer's go-ahead homer lifts Reds past Brewers 2-1
Posted: Sep 25, 2022 4:15 PM CDT
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth and Nick Lodolo pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.
The Brewers dropped to one and a half games behind the Phillies for the final NL wild card playoff spot.
Hunter Renfroe homered for the Brewers who were unable to complete their first four-game sweep of the Reds since 2003.
Matt Bush took the loss.
Buck Farmer got the win and Alexis Diaz earned his ninth save.