The Reds erased a three-run deficit and won it in the 10th inning. Blake Dunn's single to right scored Spencer Steer with the winning run, capping Cincinnati's comeback from a 3-0 hole against Kansas City.
Steer carried the offense with two home runs and three runs scored. His first homer, a 420-foot blast to left center in the fifth inning, cut the deficit to 3-1. His second, a 374-foot shot to right center in the eighth, made it 3-2. Steer went 2-for-4 with two RBI, raising his season totals to nine home runs and 23 RBI.
The Royals built their lead in the fourth inning with three runs. Caglianone grounded out to second, scoring Perez. Massey followed with a single to center that scored Loftin and Marte. Will Benson tied the game in the ninth with a solo homer to right, his third of the season.
Noah Cameron dominated for Kansas City through seven innings, allowing just one run on one hit with eight strikeouts and no walks. He threw 87 pitches but received no decision. John Schreiber took the loss, allowing one run in one-third of an inning. Brock Burke earned the win for Cincinnati with a scoreless 10th inning.
Cincinnati snapped a losing streak and improved to 30-29. Kansas City fell to 23-37 despite the strong start from Cameron.