Elly De La Cruz wrecks Rockies in Reds win in series opener
Elly De La Cruz powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the series opener, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBIs, and two stolen bases. His performance lifted his batting average to .291 and extended his team-leading home run and stolen base totals. Spencer Steer also contributed with a two-run homer, while Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings despite allowing two earned runs. The Reds' offense was balanced, with Dane Myers scoring three times and Nate Lowe adding two hits and an RBI.
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