Reds Run It To 10

06/21/2023 Reds Run It To 10

By: Jeff Yoder

Reds Stretch Win Streak to 10 Games, Join Rays (13-0) as Only Teams With Double-Digit Streaks in 2023

No stopping now! The Reds’ sensational run continued on Tuesday night with an 8-6 win over the Rockies. The rookie sparkplug Elly De La Cruz (3-for-4) homered, T.J. Friedl had four hits, and Cincinnati is now cruising towards the All-Star break with a 10-game win streak (their longest since 2012) and momentum in the NL Central. So what changed? Bats. Big ones. The Reds have scored 63 runs over the 10-game streak (6.3 runs per game). Not only did Cincy bring up De La Cruz on June 6, but they also called up three pitchers and welcomed back Joey Votto (minors rehab assignment) over the weekend. The streak will get tested at the end of the month against the Braves, Orioles, and Padres.

 

Watch: De La Cruz Homers, Reds Win Streak Reaches 10

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

 

Strider History Lifts Braves Streak to 7: The Braves and Phillies met for a clash of NL East clubs riding six-game win streaks. Atlanta’s Matt Olson hit his 21st HR of the year, but it was Braves’ ace Spencer Strider (6 IP, 8 Hits, 1 ER, 9 Ks) who earned a 4-2 win and became the second pitcher since 1901 to throw 300 Ks in his first 35 career starts.

 

JV Returns to Houston: The Mets and Astros met for a special occasion in Houston as Justin Verlander made his first start against his former team. It didn’t go well for JV. He allowed four runs in seven innings of a 4-2 loss.

 

Rizzo, Cole, Yankees End Skid: The Yankees ended a four-game skid on Tuesday thanks to a 3-hit night from Anthony Rizzo and a stellar performance from Gerrit Cole (7.1 IP, 4 Hits, 1 ER, 8 Ks). Cole is now 8-1 with a 2.64 ERA. The Pinstripes bested the Mariners (3-1).

 

Stroman Strikes for Cubs: The Cubs are winners of four straight after Marcus Stroman (7 IP, 5 Hits, 0 ER, 5 Ks) tossed seven scoreless innings and logged his seventh straight win for Chicago. The Cubs blanked the Pirates (4-0), and Pittsburgh has now lost eight straight.

 

Bonus: White Sox Win Thriller With Rangers on Controversial Home-Plate Collision Violation

 

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