Despite the absence of Bryce Harper, the Cincinnati Reds managed to end the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak with an 8-1 triumph on Tuesday. Elly De La Cruz’s two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s three-hit, two-RBI performance played crucial roles in the Reds’ success.
The Cincinnati Reds snapped the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak with an 8-1 victory on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, and Santiago Espinal also had three hits, including a solo homer in the eighth. Fernando Cruz earned the win in relief, while Phillies starter Christopher Sánchez took the loss.
The Cincinnati Reds put an end to the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game winning streak on Tuesday night, securing an impressive 8-1 victory at home. The Reds’ offense was led by Elly De La Cruz’s two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s 3-for-4 performance with two RBIs. Phillies’ starter Christopher Sánchez struggled, allowing five runs in just three innings, while the defense committed three errors. Despite a brief scare when Johan Rojas made a leaping catch and was evaluated by the training staff, he remained in the game for the Phillies.
Elly De La Cruz belted a two-run homer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand collected three hits and drove in two, and the Cincinnati Reds cruised to an 8-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. De La Cruz also made a highlight-filled defensive play in the sixth inning and in the seventh, adding to his already impressive night. Relief pitcher Fernando Cruz earned his first win of the season by escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth, retiring the two batters he faced. Phillies’ starter Cristopher Sanchez endured a rare off night, allowing five runs (one earned) on four hits over just three innings. Alec Bohm provided the lone offensive highlight for the Phillies with two doubles and an RBI.
