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4 days ago
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Elly De La Cruz delivers clutch hit as Reds stay hot, beat Rays
July 27 - Elly De La Cruz broke a tie with a two-run RBI single in the seventh inning to help the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 win against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Starting pitcher Andrew Abbott gave up one run on two hits and struck out seven in six innings for the Reds, who have won three straight and nine of 13. Rays starter Ryan Pepiot also went six, allowing two runs on two hits. Tampa Bay has lost five of its past six games. With the bases loaded and two out, De La Cruz lifted a slider off reliever Garrett Cleavinger into the gap in center field, scoring Spencer Steer and TJ Friedl to put Cincinnati in front 4-2. Cleavinger replaced Bryan Baker (3-4), who departed after 2/3 of the inning because of an injury. In the eighth, Friedl and Matt McLain each connected for an RBI single to extend it to 6-2. Down by one entering the sixth, the Reds capitalized on a fielding error by Rays shortstop Taylor Walls to take a 2-1 lead. After Friedl drew a walk, McLain connected for an infield single. Each advanced when De La Cruz grounded out, and then Austin Hays put a changeup towards Walls, who missed the grab, allowing the ball to roll into the outfield and bringing in Friedl and McLain. The Rays tied it 2-2 in the seventh against reliever Graham Ashcraft (6-4). Jose Caballero walked and went to third on Jonny DeLuca's single to center field. Josh Lowe then pinch hit a single to left, driving in Caballero. Yandy Diaz opened the scoring in the top of the sixth, knocking a lead-off home run 415 feet into center field to put Tampa Bay ahead 1-0. Both sides struggled to get on base through the first five innings, with each recording just one hit and three total baserunners and only once reaching second base. Cincinnati manager Terry Francona was ejected by home plate umpire Willie Traynor in the top of the seventh after arguing a call. --Field Level Media
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Jonathan Aranda Player Props: July 26, Rays vs. Reds
Jonathan Aranda will try to build on a one-hit showing in his most recent game (1 for 4 with an RBI). His Tampa Bay Rays square off versus Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. ET on FDSOH and FDSSUN. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Jonathan Aranda player prop bets. Aranda has put up a team-best batting average of .318. He has hit 11 home runs and collected 51 RBI. Aranda heads into this matchup on a four-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is hitting .294 with a double, four walks and two RBIs. Watch tonight's Rays game on Fubo! Jonathan Aranda Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cincinnati Reds Jonathan Aranda prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Jonathan Aranda stats against the Reds Reds starter: Andrew Abbott
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Yandy Diaz Player Props: July 26, Rays vs. Reds
Yandy Diaz is trying to get back on track after a hitless showing in his most recent game (0 for 4). His Tampa Bay Rays square off versus Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. ET on FDSOH and FDSSUN. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Yandy Diaz player prop bets. Diaz is batting .287 with 19 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 34 walks. In MLB, Diaz ranks 44th in homers and 30th in RBI. Watch tonight's Rays game on Fubo! Yandy Diaz Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cincinnati Reds Yandy Diaz vs. Andrew Abbott Yandy Diaz prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Yandy Diaz stats against the Reds Reds starter: Andrew Abbott
Reuters
5 days ago
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Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to stay hot in rematch vs. Rays
July 26 - The Cincinnati Reds are on the outside looking in when it comes to the National League playoff picture. Cincinnati sits one game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final wild-card berth. The Reds will look to potentially climb into that spot when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday evening in the second contest of a three-game series. Cincinnati inched closer to the inside of the cutoff line with a 7-2 win against the Rays in the series opener on Friday. Trailing 2-1 in the fourth, the Reds scored twice in their half of the frame before adding a pair of runs in both the sixth and seventh inning. Cincinnati has won eight of its past 12 games with the trade deadline less than a week away. "Obviously, we're aware of the trade deadline looming and the boys want to play," pitcher Nick Martinez said. "The boys want to win, and we want to make a push. We're certainly playing like it." Tyler Stephenson helped fuel Friday's win with two hits and three RBIs. He has gotten into a groove of late with nine hits in his last eight games. "We talk about it in hitters' meetings, those opportunities -- just the small (things to) get them over and taking advantage of times guys are in scoring position," Stephenson said. "That's kind of where you can make or break in these games. The more situations you have, the more you can capitalize on those, chances are you're probably going to win." Cincinnati will send left-hander Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.13 ERA) to the mound to start Saturday's game. Abbott will face Tampa Bay for the second time in his career, a year minus a day after the first. He took the loss after allowing four runs on eight hits over four innings on July 27, 2024. The Rays, meanwhile, will look to snap out of a funk that has seen them drop four of their past five games. Friday's setback was their 11th loss in the past 14 road games. The past month hasn't been good to the squad, which is 6-15 since June 29. They held the first wild-card spot in the American League the day before that stretch began but have since dropped 1 1/2 games out of the third and final wild card. "You've just got to find some momentum," Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson said. "Really just banding together. Leaning on each other. Passing the baton. Just knowing that if one guy doesn't do it, the next guy will pick him up." Injuries have started to take a bite out of Tampa Bay's lineup. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with a back strain on Friday. Second baseman Brandon Lowe (ankle/foot tendinitis) was added to the IL earlier this week. The Rays then acquired Stuart Fairchild from the Atlanta Braves to replace Lowe, but he now finds himself on the IL as well, because of an oblique strain. Right-hander Ryan Pepiot (6-8, 3.59 ERA) will start for Tampa Bay on Saturday. It will be his first career appearance against the Reds. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
5 days ago
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De La Cruz leads Reds against the Rays after 4-hit game
Tampa Bay Rays (53-51, fourth in the AL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (54-50, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ryan Pepiot (6-8, 3.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 118 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.13 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -119, Rays -101; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Elly De La Cruz had four hits against the Rays on Friday. Cincinnati is 29-22 in home games and 54-50 overall. The Reds are seventh in the NL with 109 total home runs, averaging one per game. Tampa Bay has a 53-51 record overall and a 22-23 record in road games. The Rays have the ninth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .322. The matchup Saturday is the second time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: De La Cruz leads the Reds with 42 extra base hits (21 doubles, three triples and 18 home runs). Austin Hays is 12 for 37 with two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games. Junior Caminero leads the Rays with 26 home runs while slugging .517. Yandy Diaz is 11 for 38 with three home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 6-4, .276 batting average, 3.31 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Rays: 3-7, .229 batting average, 4.81 ERA, outscored by seven runs INJURIES: Reds: Ian Gibaut: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Wade Miley: 15-Day IL (flexor), Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) Rays: Ha-Seong Kim: 10-Day IL (back), Stuart Fairchild: 10-Day IL (oblique), Brandon Lowe: 10-Day IL (foot), Manuel Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Bigge: 60-Day IL (lat), Richie Palacios: 60-Day IL (knee), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
