Tyler Stephenson's grand slam powered the Cincinnati Reds to an 11-1 rout of the Detroit Tigers on June 15, 2025. See how Brady Singer and the offense bounced back.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the Reds' bats had gone into hibernation for the summer, they roared back to life in spectacular fashion. After two brutal losses where the offense looked lost, Cincinnati unleashed a tidal wave of runs on the Detroit Tigers, cruising to a much-needed 11-1 victory at Comerica Park. It was a complete team effort, sparked by power, capped by a grand slam, and backed by a solid start from Brady Singer, reminding everyone just how dangerous this team can be when it all clicks.
The Reds sent 10 batters to the plate in a six-run fifth inning, capped by Tyler Stephenson's decisive grand slam.
After being outscored a combined 22-7 in the previous two contests, the Reds' offense needed a spark. Elly De La Cruz provided it, leading off the fourth inning with a 110 mph laser beam of a home run. But the real fireworks came in the fifth. The Reds sent ten men to the plate, chasing Tigers starter Jack Flaherty in an inning that saw Spencer Steer and Matt McLain also go deep. The exclamation point came from Tyler Stephenson, who crushed a grand slam to blow the game wide open and turn a tight contest into a laugher. The offensive explosion was a welcome sight, providing more than enough support for starter Brady Singer, who was excellent.
While Sunday's offensive outburst was a relief, it also highlights the inconsistency that has plagued the team. As recent prospect reports have noted, while the homegrown pitching of Greene, Abbott, and Lodolo has stabilized the rotation, the offense remains a question mark. The good news is that help is on the way. Down on the farm, No. 4 prospect Cam Collier continues to mash, hitting another two-run homer for the Dayton Dragons on Saturday. He's part of a promising wave of talent, with pitching prospects Chase Burns, Chase Petty, and Rhett Lowder nearing MLB readiness and young hitters like Alfredo Duno and Tyson Lewis standing out. The future looks potent, but Sunday's game was a powerful reminder of the talent already in the Queen City.
This 11-1 thrashing was more than just a win; it was a statement and a much-needed pressure release. The challenge now is to bottle this energy and carry it forward. Can the offense build on this performance and find the consistency that separates good teams from great ones? With a wave of high-ceiling prospects getting closer to the big leagues, the future is bright, but the present team just showed us they have the firepower to win right now. Let's hope this is the start of a summer surge.
