The Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to 12 games on Friday night, defeating the Atlanta Braves 11-10 in a thrilling extra-innings contest. The Reds were led by Joey Votto and Elly De La Cruz, who both homered and drove in multiple runs.
Votto, the Reds' veteran first baseman, hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give Cincinnati a 2-0 lead. De La Cruz, the Reds' rookie outfielder, hit a solo homer in the third inning and a two-run homer in the sixth inning.
The Braves tied the game in the seventh inning, but the Reds scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a 7-4 lead. The Braves scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to force extra innings, but the Reds scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning to win the game.
Votto finished the game with three hits and four RBIs. De La Cruz had four hits and three RBIs.
How to Watch:
The Reds' next game is on Saturday, June 25th at 4:10 PM ET against the Atlanta Braves. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio.
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Conclusion:
The Cincinnati Reds are on a roll, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. With Votto and De La Cruz leading the way, the Reds are a force to be reckoned with. If you're a fan of baseball, be sure to catch the Reds on TV or in person. You won't be disappointed.
Additional Information:
- The Reds' 12-game winning streak is their longest since 2012.
- Votto is batting .309 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs this season.
- De La Cruz is batting .288 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs this season.
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