In Cincinnati, Ohio, the Reds faced off against the Pirates in an exciting game that showcased the talent of young star shortstops Elly De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz. Both players put on impressive performances, with De La Cruz hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning, and Cruz hitting a two-run shot that traveled 458 feet into the right field bleachers. The game ended with the Reds beating the Pirates 11-5, leaving both teams with identical 37-41 records.
De La Cruz and Cruz will have another chance to shine in the upcoming game, as they face off once again on Tuesday night. The two shortstops will be looking to outdo each other and continue their impressive play. The Reds will be sending Hunter Greene to the mound, who has a 5-2 record with a 3.35 ERA, while the Pirates will have Mitch Keller on the mound, who has an 8-4 record with a 3.11 ERA.
In the previous series between the Reds and the Pirates, both De La Cruz and Cruz struggled, hitting a combined .200 with only two RBIs. However, they bounced back in the recent game, going a combined 5-for-10 with two homers and six RBIs. De La Cruz fell a triple short of hitting for the cycle and impressed with a 439-foot homer, while Cruz showcased his power with a 458-foot home run.
Despite the loss, Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds extended his hitting streak to 21 games, the longest active streak in the majors. The game ended with the Pirates loading the bases in the ninth inning but ultimately falling short as Reds reliever Justin Wilson struck out Nick Gonzales to secure the win for Cincinnati.
Looking ahead to the next game, both teams will be aiming to continue their strong performances, with Greene and Keller set to take the mound once again. Greene had an impressive outing in the previous game, giving up only two hits and striking out nine over 6 1/3 scoreless innings. Keller also put up a strong performance, surrendering two hits and striking out seven over seven shutout innings.
As the series between the Reds and the Pirates continues, fans can expect to see more exciting matchups between these two talented teams. With young stars like De La Cruz and Cruz leading the way, the games promise to be action-packed and full of highlights. Be sure to tune in to see who will come out on top in the next thrilling chapter of this rivalry.