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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Reds make shocking Christian Encarnacion-Strand decision with latest roster move
Christian Encarnacion-Strand probably has the most raw power on the Cincinnati Reds. It's either him or Elly De La Cruz for that honor. Well, he's not on the Reds anymore, at least for now. On Saturday, Cincinnati sent CES down to Triple-A Louisville in order to activate Jake Fraley from the injured list. Encarnacion-Strand has admittedly not unlocked his rookie year success (13 HRs, .477 slugging) in the two seasons since. He's still a dangerous bat every time he steps in the box. Encarnacion-Strand dealt with a wrist fracture in 2024, which probably hasn't helped matters, either. MORE: Cal Raleigh puts up stats never before seen in MLB history He rakes in Triple-A, a career 1.048 OPS at that level, so he'll likely go down and hit well until the Reds need him again. Fraley does help in his ability to play the outfield, so it's not a shock that the Reds want him around. It's just a bit surprising that they've sent such a powerful hitter down. Now it's up to Encarnacion-Strand to get himself back to the bigs. MORE MLB NEWS: Cody Bellinger plays best revenge game in MLB history Braves' Michael Harris, Ozzie Albies are latest examples that you can't predict baseball Watch the first inside-the-park walk-off homer by a catcher in 99 years Aaron Judge breaks Mickey Mantle's single-season franchise record, and it's still July Nationals facing franchise-defining Ethan Holliday MLB Draft decision Boston's Ceddanne Rafaela is on an incredible run
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Reds' Elly De La Cruz goes from zero to hero after walk-off win vs. Yankees
The post Reds' Elly De La Cruz goes from zero to hero after walk-off win vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Cincinnati Reds pulled off one of their most thrilling wins of the season Tuesday night, walking off the New York Yankees 5-4 in extra innings. But the spotlight, and the rollercoaster of emotions, belonged to Elly De La Cruz. Advertisement Spencer Steer ripped a base hit into left-center, scoring Matt McLain from third to tie the game at 4-4. De La Cruz, who had reached second, seemed to think the game was over and pulled up, a surprising move from one of the league's fastest players. But just moments later, the shortstop redeemed himself by scoring the winning run on Gavin Lux's walk-off single, turning a brief lapse into a hero moment. Tulsa Drillers' Dillard Barnhart shared a clip on X, formerly Twitter, calling out the mistake. 'Elly De La Cruz thought the game was over and should be at 3B.' At the time, it looked like a costly mental lapse — especially for a player known for elite speed and instinct. But moments later, Gavin Lux came up clutch. With the bases loaded and one out, the former Dodgers infielder delivered a line drive over the infield, sealing the walk-off win. Advertisement 'Gavin Lux #WALKOFF single!' The Reds, who were 0-30 when trailing after six innings this season, snapped that drought behind late heroics from Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who tied the game in the seventh with a three-run double. Then came Lux's moment in the 11th, giving Cincinnati its third straight win and keeping them firmly in the NL Central race. Reds rookie Chase Burns, the No. 2 pick in last year's MLB draft, also made his debut and didn't disappoint. He became the first pitcher in expansion-era history to strike out the first five batters of his career, ending with 8 Ks over five solid innings. Advertisement Burns' electric debut provided a crucial boost for a pitching staff in flux. His poise on the mound helped steady the game early, setting the tone for the comeback. For a team fighting to stay in the NL Central race, his performance offered both immediate impact and long-term promise. Despite an early 3-0 lead by the Yankees, powered by Ben Rice and Anthony Volpe, the Reds showed serious resilience. The victory keeps Cincinnati just 4.5 games behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs, with another shot at a sweep on Related: Reds' Chase Burns on favorite strikeout from epic debut: 'Gotta be Judge' Related: Reds starter Chase Burns strikes out 6 of first 7 batters in MLB debut
Washington Post
03-07-2025
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- Washington Post
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
BOSTON — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Nick Martinez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series.
CBS News
03-07-2025
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- CBS News
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
By KYLE HIGHTOWER , AP Sports Writer Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Nick Martinez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez drove in two runs, including an RBI double in the seventh to pull Boston within 5-4. Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston, pitching 1 1/3 innings before handing off to Jorge Alcala and then Chris Murphy. That trio held Cincinnati to three hits and no runs over 5 2/3 innings before Greg Weissert took over. Weissert (2-3) got the final out of the sixth. But things fell apart in the seventh when Stephenson led off with a single, followed by Rece Hinds reaching on a fielder's choice and Gavin Lux walking to load the bases for Encarnacion-Strand. Weissert was pulled after surrendering five runs off four hits. Earlier Wednesday, Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help Boston earn a 5-3 win in the completion of a game suspended by rain on Tuesday. Key moment Abreu jumped on Martinez's changeup in the sixth, driving it over the right-field wall and into the Reds' bullpen beyond the reach of Hinds. It came after Hinds had made a catch against the same wall in the fifth, robbing Jarren Duran of an extra-base hit. Key stat Encarnacion-Strand's grand slam was Cincinnati's sixth of the season. Up next LHP Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) will start for Cincinnati when it opens its three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday. RHP Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.99) is scheduled to start for Boston at Washington.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela scores on a sacrifice by Romy Gonzalez against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu watches the flight of his two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez walks back to the mound with a fresh baseball as Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu, left, rounds the bases on his two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand watches the flight of his grand slam drive against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand, right, is congratulated by Rece Hinds (57) after his grand slam drive against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand, right, is congratulated by Rece Hinds (57) after his grand slam drive against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela scores on a sacrifice by Romy Gonzalez against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu watches the flight of his two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez walks back to the mound with a fresh baseball as Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu, left, rounds the bases on his two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand watches the flight of his grand slam drive against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand, right, is congratulated by Rece Hinds (57) after his grand slam drive against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Advertisement Nick Martinez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez drove in two runs, including an RBI double in the seventh to pull Boston within 5-4. Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston, pitching 1 1/3 innings before handing off to Jorge Alcala and then Chris Murphy. That trio held Cincinnati to three hits and no runs over 5 2/3 innings before Greg Weissert took over. Weissert (2-3) got the final out of the sixth. But things fell apart in the seventh when Stephenson led off with a single, followed by Rece Hinds reaching on a fielder's choice and Gavin Lux walking to load the bases for Encarnacion-Strand. Weissert was pulled after surrendering five runs off four hits. Advertisement Earlier Wednesday, Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help Boston earn a 5-3 win in the completion of a game suspended by rain on Tuesday. Key moment Abreu jumped on Martinez's changeup in the sixth, driving it over the right-field wall and into the Reds' bullpen beyond the reach of Hinds. It came after Hinds had made a catch against the same wall in the fifth, robbing Jarren Duran of an extra-base hit. Key stat Encarnacion-Strand's grand slam was Cincinnati's sixth of the season. Up next LHP Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) will start for Cincinnati when it opens its three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday. RHP Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.99) is scheduled to start for Boston at Washington. ___ AP MLB:
