CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Spencer Steer hit two of Cincinnati’s season-high five home runs, including a tiebreaking two-run shot in the sixth inning, to power the Reds past the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Friday night at Great American Ball Park.

Steer’s second homer, his 20th of the season, came off Porter Hodge (2-2) and broke a 4-4 tie. Elly De La Cruz followed with his 20th homer on the next pitch. Matt Shaw homered and drove in two for the Cubs, who had already clinched a playoff berth. Connor Phillips (4-0) earned the win in relief for the Reds, who entered play two games behind for the final NL wild-card spot. Emilio Pagán secured his 28th save. The game took 2:39 and drew 25,584 fans.