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Stephenson drove in four runs with a home run in Cincinnati's 8-7 loss to Washington, delivering the game's most productive at-bat despite the defeat.
Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs, one run scored, and one walk in the Cincinnati Reds' 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on May 13 at Great American Ball Park. His single hit accounted for four runs—the most significant offensive output in the game for either team—but it was not enough to overcome Washington's one-run margin.
Stephenson's power stroke generated real production in a close contest. The home run came in a game where both teams combined for 15 runs; his four RBIs represented more than half of Cincinnati's run total. A walk rounded out his plate appearances, giving him a 2-5 on-base mark across five trips.
The performance underscores Stephenson's role as a run-producer in the Reds' lineup when he connects. One hit on the day left his overall efficiency limited, but the magnitude of that single swing kept Cincinnati competitive in a divisional matchup it ultimately lost by one.
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