In intermarket analysis, S&P 500 mini futures moved 0.3% higher, reflecting capital flows away from bonds into equities. Traders are keenly watching next week’s inflation prints for guidance. “I think it’s just going to be a rush of emotions,” Montgomery said. “I have never played in Cincinnati since leaving Cincinnati, which will be cool. Playing against the team that, when I grew up, that was the team, was like my team. That was a hometown kid. A bunch of my family members are coming.” At the plate, Guerrero swatted his first career postseason home run and finished 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored to fuel an offense that pounded 14 hits, including three home runs and three doubles. Defensively, his diving catch of Ryan McMahon 's lineout at first base -- while a bat shard whizzed by him -- initiated an inning-ending double play in the second. Overnight, S&P 500 mini futures firmed to 5,070 following dovish tones from Fed Governor speeches. Yield curve flattening supported sentiment in rate-sensitive stocks.