In a thrilling matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Elly De La Cruz stole the show with a standout performance. De La Cruz went 4 for 4 at the plate, notching a career-best four stolen bases and scoring three runs to lead the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Dodgers.
The Reds utilized a bullpen game, with Nick Martinez picking up the win in relief after tossing five shutout innings and striking out four batters. Cincinnati’s pitching staff was able to snap the Dodgers’ impressive streak of allowing four runs or fewer in 22 consecutive games.
Despite a strong effort from Shohei Ohtani, who went 0 for 2 with a walk and a strikeout on his bobblehead night, the Dodgers couldn’t muster enough offense to overcome the Reds. De La Cruz’s stellar performance at the plate, including matching his career high for hits and reaching base five times, proved to be the difference-maker in the game.
The Reds got off to a quick start with a leadoff homer from Will Benson against Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow. Tyler Stephenson added two RBIs, including a key run-scoring single in the third inning.
In the end, the Reds secured the win with three more runs in the ninth inning, while the Dodgers managed to score only two runs in the final frame. The victory marked a significant milestone for the Reds, who handed the Dodgers their first back-to-back losses since April.
The stage is now set for the next matchup between the two teams, with Reds’ Frankie Montas set to face off against Dodgers’ James Paxton in what promises to be another exciting game.