POWER SURGE: Cincinnati Reds Lineup SMASHES Home Run Expectations as Matt McLain, Sal Stewart Shine

Cincinnati Reds flex their offensive muscle with a power-packed weekend at Great American Ballpark, as Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Sal Stewart, and Nate Lowe ignite the lineup. With back-to-back slugfests and highlight-reel home runs, the Reds claimed two out of three games, surging to first place in the NL Central. Can this revamped lineup continue to mask the team’s pitching concerns and keep the wins rolling?   Steve and Jeff break down the Reds’ explosive hitting, salute Sal Stewart’s record chase, and debate the struggles of Andrew Abbott in the rotation. Key topics include updates on Nick Lodolo’s rehab, whether Abbott or Brandon Williamson should make way, and how Terry Francona’s leadership is shaping a team that refuses to quit. Plus, a level-headed look at the bullpen’s rare meltdown and why it shouldn’t shake Reds fans’ confidence just yet.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com     BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/               -     Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONMLB.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.