Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart is navigating his first extended hitting slump in the major leagues. The 22-year-old rookie expressed frustration after a key at-bat but remained optimistic about his long-term outlook.
Stewart's struggles were evident during Friday's 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. With the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning, he hit a popup to center field that ended a potential rally. He reacted by spiking his helmet into the dirt after rounding first base.