Why would you run on Elly?
The Cubs thought they were about to score the tying run in the 9th, but apparently forgot about Elly De La Cruz.
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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) May 31, 2024
Santiago Espinal hammers a pinch-hit two-run home run to left-center field, giving the Reds a 4-3 lead in the top of the 7th inning
Jacob Hurtubise and Elly De La Cruz connect to throw out Nick Madrigal at home, preventing the tying run from scoring in the 9th inning
Alexis Díaz forces Cody Bellinger to fly out to right field, recording the final out of the ballgame and earning the save
David Bell discusses the play from Jacob Hurtubise and Elly De La Cruz to keep the Reds ahead, the strong work out of the bullpen and more
Santiago Espinal discusses his clutch home run, his approach at the plate, the Reds' upcoming crucial stretch of games and more
Nick Martini lines a single to center field, scoring Jake Fraley and tying the game at 2 in the top of the 4th inning
Santiago Espinal and the Reds take on Ian Happ and the Cubs on May 31, 2024
Jonathan India makes a nice backhanded play, then nabs Dansby Swanson at third base to end the bottom of the 4th inning
Graham Ashcraft strikes out four batters across 4 2/3 innings of work in his outing against the Cubs
Tyler Stephenson hits an RBI single to right field, plating Spencer Steer to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the top of the 4th inning