Cincinnati Reds fans received free pizza after Tyler Stephenson's challenge during a game against the Colorado Rockies. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Troy Johnston (20) and right fielder Tyler Freeman (2) misplay a pop off in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) scores on an Elly De La Cruz single in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Q&A
What challenge did Tyler Stephenson issue to Reds fans?
Tyler Stephenson challenged Reds fans to secure free pizza during a game.
How did the Cincinnati Reds perform against the Colorado Rockies?
The Cincinnati Reds led 4-1 after three innings against the Colorado Rockies.
When did the Reds vs. Rockies game take place?
The game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies took place on April 28, 2026.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in the game?
Kyle Freeland was the starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in the game.
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) celebrates an RBI single with first base coach Collin Cowgill (54) in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) steals second base under a tag from Colorado Rockies second baseman Edouard Julien (6) in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) runs the bases on two-run home run in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) high fives third base coach Willie Harris (99) on a two-run home run in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) crosses the plate on a two-run home run in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (12) plays a ground ball off the bat of Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe (31) for an out at first base in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) fields ground ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (12) for an out in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'bryan Hayes (3) smiles to shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) after Cruz’s athletic play for an out in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) gathers himself in the dugout after the top of the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) adjusts his helmet between pitches in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) runs for first base on a single to center field in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) hits an RBI single to center field, scoring Dane Myers from second base, in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) runs for first base on an RBI single in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) scores on an Elly de la Cruz single in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Colorado Rockies outfielder Troy Johnston (20) and right fielder Tyler Freeman (2) misplay a pop off in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) scores on an Elly De La Cruz single in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) celebrates an RBI single with first base coach Collin Cowgill (54) in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) steals second base under a tag from Colorado Rockies second baseman Edouard Julien (6) in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) runs the bases on two-run home run in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) high fives third base coach Willie Harris (99) on a two-run home run in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) crosses the plate on a two-run home run in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (12) plays a ground ball off the bat of Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe (31) for an out at first base in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) fields ground ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (12) for an out in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'bryan Hayes (3) smiles to shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) after Cruz’s athletic play for an out in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) gathers himself in the dugout after the top of the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) adjusts his helmet between pitches in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) runs for first base on a single to center field in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) hits an RBI single to center field, scoring Dane Myers from second base, in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) runs for first base on an RBI single in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
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Photos from Reds series-opener vs. Rockies, April 28
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) scores on an Elly de la Cruz single in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
When the Cincinnati Reds throw 11 strikeouts in a game, LaRosa's Family Pizzeria gives every fan with a game ticket a free small, one-topping pizza. Up 7-2 in the top of the ninth after strong pitching performances, the Reds were sitting at 10 Ks against the visiting Rockies − and fans were holding their breath to see if free pies were in their future.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brock Burke (49) and catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) secured free pizzas for Reds fans with an 11th strikeout against the Rockies on April 28. The Reds won the game, 7-2.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brock Burke (49) and catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) secured free pizzas for Reds fans with an 11th strikeout against the Rockies on April 28. The Reds won the game, 7-2.
Brock Brooke came in for relief and threw a fastball to the top right corner on a 2-2 count. A called ball, catcher Stephenson quickly used the new ABS challenge effectively.
Stephenson's second successful challenge of the game struck out Colorado's Eduoard Julien and sent Great American Ball Park into a frenzy.
Cincinnati went on to secure a 12th strikeout in the 7-2 victory. The Reds improved to 19-10, staying atop the NL Central with a 1.5-game lead over the Chicago Cubs. An 8-2 run over the past 10 games has the Reds near the top of the MLB power ratings.
Fans who attended April 28 can claim their free pizza within seven days of the game. The LaRosa's website lets you submit the 12-digit code from a game ticket to receive a coupon via email.
