Reds Secure Series Win
Cincinnati Reds Take Series From Braves As Elly De La Cruz Hits Thirtieth Home Run
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Cincinnati became the first team in MLB history to have different rookies hit leadoff home runs in consecutive games: Carlos Jorge did it Thursday after Juan Brito led off Wednesday’s game with a homer.
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In Wednesday’s game, Chris Sale struck out 10 to reach 200 strikeouts for the season. It was the ninth time he reached 200, the most by any pitcher since 2013.
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Tyler Mahle had been 4-1 with a 1.28 ERA in eight starts since joining Atlanta, but gave up five runs in Thursday’s game—his worst outing since the trade deadline acquisition.
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Brady Singer’s poor September continued: he allowed 29 runs over his last 17⅔ innings, according to the game recap.
The Cincinnati Reds rallied from four runs down to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Thursday, taking two of three games in their series. Local 12 reported that Elly De La Cruz hit his 30th home run of the season, moving him one stolen base away from joining the exclusive 30-30 club in Reds history.
The Braves secured the National League's No. 3 playoff seed with the loss, while Cincinnati's rookies made history. TSN noted that Carlos Jorge and Héctor Rodríguez also went deep Thursday, making the Reds the first team ever to have different rookies hit leadoff homers in back-to-back games.
De La Cruz One Steal Away From Historic 30-30 Club
Elly De La Cruz launched his 30th home run Thursday against Atlanta. Cincinnati.com reported he needs just one stolen base in the Reds' final three games to become the fourth player in franchise history to reach the 30-30 milestone. Only a handful of players have ever achieved both 30 homers and 30 steals in a single season.
Reds Complete Comeback Behind Three-Homer Assault
Cincinnati trailed by four runs but powered back with three home runs in Thursday's finale. KMJNOW reported that Héctor Rodríguez's two-run blast proved crucial in the seven-run outburst. Rookies Carlos Jorge and Rodríguez each went deep, extending Cincinnati's remarkable run of consecutive games with different leadoff homers.
Reds Sweep Opener Behind Williamson's Shutout
Cincinnati won Tuesday 4-0 behind six scoreless innings from Brandon Williamson. The dominant pitching performance set the tone for the series against the defending division champions. Atlanta bounced back Wednesday with a 3-2 win in 10 innings.
Sale Reaches 200 Strikeouts, Mahle Stumbles in Loss
Chris Sale struck out 10 batters Wednesday to reach 200 strikeouts for the season. Local 12 reported this marks the ninth time Sale has hit that mark, the most by any pitcher since 2013. Meanwhile, Tyler Mahle allowed five runs Thursday—his worst outing since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline, spoiling his strong 4-1 record with a 1.28 ERA over eight starts.
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