Reds score 10 runs in first inning of 13-9 win over Astros
- The Cincinnati Reds scored 10 runs in the first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-9 on Saturday night.
- The Reds capitalized on Lance McCullers' poor command during his second start since the 2022 World Series, forcing him out early.
- Elly De La Cruz launched a three-run homer to spark Cincinnati’s big first inning, while Houston’s McLain and Caratini each contributed home runs later as the Astros rallied for six runs.
- Brady Singer, who took the mound for Cincinnati, gave up nine hits and seven runs over 2⅓ innings, while reliever Graham Ashcraft earned the victory by striking out four batters and surrendering just one hit in 1⅔ innings.
- Houston lost for the fourth time in six games as Jose Altuve exited early due to right hamstring tightness, and Cincinnati’s early lead proved decisive.
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Reds must hang on despite 10-run first to win 13-9 - Wilmington News Journal
HOUSTON (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. McCullers (0-1), who was making just his second start since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, struggled with command. He walked leadoff hitter TJ Friedl before plunking Matt McLain on the backside. Cruz then smacked an opposite field homer to lef…
Reds score 10 runs in first inning of win over Astros
HOUSTON — Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. McCullers (0-1), who was making just his second start since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, struggled with command. He walked leadoff hitter TJ Friedl before plunking Matt McLain on the backside. Cruz then smacked an opposite-field homer to left fie…


Reds ride 10-run first inning to 13-9 win over Astros
Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs during a 10-run first inning as the visiting Cincinnati Reds rode that breakout frame to a 13-9 interleague victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

Reds score 10 runs in first inning of 13-9 win over Astros
Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros. McCullers, who was making just his second start…
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