Spencer Steer was in the starting lineup on Wednesday for just the third time during the nine-game road trip.
Despite battling a few persistent ailments, he made a significant comeback to the starting lineup in Wednesday’s victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
When Steer came to the bat with two runners on base in the fourth inning, St. Louis had a 1-0 advantage. The Reds took a 3-1 lead when the first baseman hit a bad pitch and didn’t miss, sending it 411 feet into the left-center field bleachers.
“Just happy to be back on the field and help contribute to the win,” Steer stated. “It feels good to make an impact today and hopefully we keep it rolling.”
In addition to his five runs batted in that day, Steer had three singles.
“I don’t think he felt great out there, but I tell you what, he played a really great game,” noted Terry Francona, manager of the Reds.
