US EditionElly De La Cruz (2 Hrs, 5 Rbis) Leads Reds' Demolition of Rays
De La Cruz went 3 for 6 with five RBIs as Cincinnati hit five homers and raced to a 12-6 win.
- On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 12-6, with shortstop Elly De La Cruz hitting two home runs for his sixth career multi-homer game, passing Pete Rose for the most by a Reds switch-hitter.
- Led by five home runs, the Reds posted their best offensive performance this season, improving to 16-8 for their best start after 24 games since the 2006 squad began 17-7.
- Reds pitcher Chase Burns struck out eight over 5 2/3 innings, allowing only two runs on Jonathan Aranda's homer. Burns threw 97 pitches, 63 for strikes, benefiting from Cincinnati's early offensive surge.
- Rookie Sal Stewart added three RBIs, including a two-run single extending the lead to 9-0. Tampa Bay, which has lost four of its last five games, faces continued struggles.
- Cincinnati looks to complete a series sweep on Wednesday with LHP Brandon Williamson against Tampa Bay RHP Nick Martinez. A victory would secure a perfect 6-0 road trip for the surging Reds.
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Elly De La Cruz hits two of Reds' five home runs in 12-6 victory over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Elly De La Cruz hit two of Cincinnati’s five home runs, rookie Sal Stewart added three RBIs to reach 24 on the season, and the Reds scored the first nine runs to cruise to a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
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Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds’ 5 home runs in 12-6 victory over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit two of Cincinnati's five home runs, rookie Sal Stewart added three RBIs to reach 24 on the season and the
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Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds' 5 home runs in 12-6 victory over Rays
Elly De La Cruz hit two of Cincinnati’s five home runs, rookie Sal Stewart added three RBIs to reach 24 on the season and the Reds scored the first nine runs to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-6.
Dominican Elly De La Cruz connected two of Cincinnati's five home runs, rookie Sal Stewart provided three propelled runs to reach 24 in the season, and the Reds scored Tuesday night the first nine runs to lead to a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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