Burns wins 8th straight decision, Stephenson hits a 3-run homer, and Reds beat Yankees 4-1

Chase Burns pitched five innings of one-run ball, striking out seven, to earn his eighth consecutive win and improve his record to 9-1 as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning off Yankees rookie Elmer Rodríguez (0-2) to provide the key offensive spark. The Reds allowed six stolen bases in the game, the second time this season they have surrendered that many steals in a single contest.