Elly De La Cruz (2 homers, 7 RBIs) carries Reds past Rangers
Mar 31, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Elly De La Cruz hit two tape-measure home runs, doubled, singled and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 14-3 rout of the visiting Texas Rangers Monday night. Matt McLain added his third homer of the season and drove in three runs for the Reds, who scored three runs in each of the first two innings to coast to the win. Making his Cincinnati debut, right-hander Brady Singer (1-0) fired seven shutout innings of one-hit ball. He walked two and struck out eight. Singer was in complete command throughout. Only one batter reached […]