Reds @ Rangers · Apr 3, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, Apr 3, 2026

Globe Life Field Regular Season

Cincinnati Reds Reds 5

Final

DAY game

3 Texas Rangers Rangers

Away starter

Brady Singer

Home starter

MacKenzie Gore

Game state Final

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Stephenson's HR is turning point after Steer sets Reds' offense in motion

ARLINGTON -- Take away rookie Sal Stewart's meteoric start to the 2026 season and it's been rough sledding early on for much of the Reds’ lineup. But two of their hitters with little to show in their numbers came up big on Friday afternoon against the Rangers when the club

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Tyler Stephenson hits clutch homer in Reds' win00:03:28

Tyler Stephenson hits a go-ahead two-run homer in the 9th, leading to the Reds' 5-3 win over the Rangers

Condensed Game: CIN@TEX - 4/3/2600:10:54

Condensed Game: Tyler Stephenson and the Reds take on MacKenzie Gore and the Rangers on April 3, 2026

Tyler Stephenson's go-ahead two-run homer (1)00:00:31

Tyler Stephenson takes this one deep to right-center field, putting the Reds in front 5-3 in the top of the 9th inning

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Reds @ Rangers · 5–3

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