The Cincinnati Reds dropped a 4-3 heartbreaker to the San Diego Padres in 10 innings Monday night at Petco Park, but not before Spencer Steer delivered one of the defensive highlights of the season. The third baseman’s incredible catch in the ninth inning temporarily saved the game and gave Cincinnati a chance to push it to extras.
With the score tied 3–3, Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth ripped a liner that appeared destined for extra bases. Steer sprinted to his left and made a full-extension grab, crashing to the ground while holding onto the ball.
The play preserved the tie and forced a dramatic extra frame. The Talkin’ Baseball podcast posted the moment on X (formerly known as Twitter), showcasing the effort in a clip that quickly went viral.
The Padres trailed 3-0 before storming back with three runs in the sixth. Yu Darvish allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings pitched, while Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo battled through blister trouble and flu symptoms but matched him with five innings of two-run ball. The Reds bullpen held San Diego in check until the 10th, when Cronenworth advanced on a bunt and scored on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s sacrifice fly to walk it off.
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