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De La Cruz, Burns Power Reds to Victory
22 Jul
Summary
- Elly De La Cruz hit a leadoff homer and made a crucial defensive play.
- Chase Burns delivered a scoreless five-inning outing post-contract extension.
- Tejay Antone secured a key late-inning jam for the Reds.
The Reds secured a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, with Elly De La Cruz igniting the offense with a leadoff home run.
De La Cruz continued his hot streak, hitting safely in eight of his last ten games and showcasing his value with both bat and glove. Through 100 games, he is slashing .280/.352/.502 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs.
Pitcher Chase Burns, fresh off signing a 7-year, $105 million contract extension, delivered a dominant performance. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and striking out six, moving his record to 12-1 on the season.
Relief pitcher Tejay Antone proved clutch, entering a difficult situation in the sixth inning with two runners on and one out. He successfully navigated the jam, preserving the Reds' lead and demonstrating his reliability as a trusted reliever.
