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Associated Press
2 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Reds head into matchup against the Brewers on losing streak
Milwaukee Brewers (33-28, third in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (29-32, fourth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Freddy Peralta (5-3, 2.77 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Reds: Hunter Greene (4-3, 2.63 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -116, Brewers -103; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds look to end a three-game slide when they play the Milwaukee Brewers. Cincinnati has gone 14-15 at home and 29-32 overall. The Reds are 21-6 in games when they scored at least five runs. Milwaukee has gone 15-18 on the road and 33-28 overall. Brewers pitchers have a collective 3.96 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL. Tuesday's game is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Brewers are up 4-1 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Elly De La Cruz has 10 doubles and 12 home runs for the Reds. Tyler Stephenson is 12 for 36 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. Jackson Chourio has 18 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Brewers. Christian Yelich is 18 for 40 with a double and six home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 4-6, .259 batting average, 5.07 ERA, outscored by four runs Brewers: 8-2, .277 batting average, 3.06 ERA, outscored opponents by 23 runs INJURIES: Reds: Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (foot), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Jeimer Candelario: 10-Day IL (back), Christian Encarnacion-Strand: 10-Day IL (back), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Rhett Lowder: 15-Day IL (forearm), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) Brewers: Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Perkins: 60-Day IL (shin), Garrett Mitchell: 10-Day IL (oblique), Nestor Cortes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Woodruff: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Elly De La Cruz Hits Emotional Home Run After Learning About Sister Genelis' Death
NEED TO KNOW Elly De La Cruz's older sister, Genelis, died on Saturday, May 31, according to media reports The 23-year-old Reds shortstop asked manager Terry Francona to still let him play Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs De La Cruz then hit a home run during the game, honoring his sister as he crossed home plate Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz paid tribute to his older sister, Genelis, the best way he knew how on Sunday, June 1, launching one of the most emotional and memorable home runs of his career. Advertisement The 23-year-old insisted on playing Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Cincinnati manager Terry Francona, who told reporters after the game that he and De La Cruz's teammates told him 'we will support whatever he needs to do,' and ESPN reported. De La Cruz took the field with his sister's name etched into his hat and 'RIP Manita' written on his right shoe, using the Spanish slang word for 'sister.' The shortstop appeared to take a moment to collect himself before his first at-bat, hitting a single into right field to kick off an unforgettable game. Geoff Stellfox/Getty Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago in June 1, 2025 Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago in June 1, 2025 Then in the sixth inning, De La Cruz sent a rocket of a home run flying out to right field and patted his chest as he rounded the bases. When the shortstop approached home, he pointed to the sky and made a heart symbol with his hands as he stepped on the plate. Advertisement "He hit it like 150 million miles per hour through the wind,' Cubs pitcher James Taillon said about the emotionally charged home run, according to Considered one of the league's premier players, De La Cruz finished the game with two RBIs on those two hits and a walk. The sixth-inning home run was the 50th of his career and perhaps one of his most cherished, coming less than 24 hours after learning about his sister's death in the Dominican Republic. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Geoff Stellfox/Getty Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 1, 2025 Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 1, 2025 Citing local media reports, the Associated Press and Sports Illustrated reported that Genelis De La Cruz died on Saturday after an extended battle with her health. Her cause of death was not made clear in the reports. Advertisement Genelis, a mother of two, is one of Elly's eight older siblings, according to The New York Times. Francona told reporters after the game that De La Cruz 'takes so much pride in being available' for the team and noted how that was on display Sunday. 'For a kid that's that young, that's an admirable trait,' the veteran MLB manager said, recognizing the gravity of De La Cruz's situation. "We care so much about playing a game and winning, but in a hurry you're reminded of what's really important," Francona added, according to the AP. "So I think everybody kind of kept their head on a swivel with him today, just trying to take care of him." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Elly De La Cruz Hits Emotional Home Run After Learning About Sister Genelis' Death
NEED TO KNOW Elly De La Cruz's older sister, Genelis, died on Saturday, May 31, according to media reports The 23-year-old Reds shortstop asked manager Terry Francona to still let him play Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs De La Cruz then hit a home run during the game, honoring his sister as he crossed home plate Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz paid tribute to his older sister, Genelis, the best way he knew how on Sunday, June 1, launching one of the most emotional and memorable home runs of his career. Advertisement The 23-year-old insisted on playing Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Cincinnati manager Terry Francona, who told reporters after the game that he and De La Cruz's teammates told him 'we will support whatever he needs to do,' and ESPN reported. De La Cruz took the field with his sister's name etched into his hat and 'RIP Manita' written on his right shoe, using the Spanish slang word for 'sister.' The shortstop appeared to take a moment to collect himself before his first at-bat, hitting a single into right field to kick off an unforgettable game. Geoff Stellfox/Getty Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago in June 1, 2025 Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago in June 1, 2025 Then in the sixth inning, De La Cruz sent a rocket of a home run flying out to right field and patted his chest as he rounded the bases. When the shortstop approached home, he pointed to the sky and made a heart symbol with his hands as he stepped on the plate. Advertisement "He hit it like 150 million miles per hour through the wind,' Cubs pitcher James Taillon said about the emotionally charged home run, according to Considered one of the league's premier players, De La Cruz finished the game with two RBIs on those two hits and a walk. The sixth-inning home run was the 50th of his career and perhaps one of his most cherished, coming less than 24 hours after learning about his sister's death in the Dominican Republic. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Geoff Stellfox/Getty Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 1, 2025 Elly De La Cruz at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 1, 2025 Citing local media reports, the Associated Press and Sports Illustrated reported that Genelis De La Cruz died on Saturday after an extended battle with her health. Her cause of death was not made clear in the reports. Advertisement Genelis, a mother of two, is one of Elly's eight older siblings, according to The New York Times. Francona told reporters after the game that De La Cruz 'takes so much pride in being available' for the team and noted how that was on display Sunday. 'For a kid that's that young, that's an admirable trait,' the veteran MLB manager said, recognizing the gravity of De La Cruz's situation. "We care so much about playing a game and winning, but in a hurry you're reminded of what's really important," Francona added, according to the AP. "So I think everybody kind of kept their head on a swivel with him today, just trying to take care of him." Read the original article on People
Fox News
20 hours ago
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- Fox News
Reds star Elly De La Cruz hits home run vs Cubs after death of sister
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit an emotional home run on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs and paid tribute to his sister, who he learned died the day before the game. De La Cruz hit a two-run home run and crossed the plate twice in the Reds' 7-3 loss to the Cubs. Reds manager Terry Francona said the shortstop wanted to play in the game despite dealing with the emotions from the death of his sister, Genelis. "He takes so much pride in being available," Francona said. "Guys like that, Carlos Santana in Cleveland was very similar, and for a kid that's that young, that's an admirable trait." Francona added that times like these provide a good reminder about what is "really important." "We care so much about playing a game and winning, but in a hurry you're reminded of what's really important," Francona said. "So I think everybody kind of kept their head on a swivel with him today, just trying to take care of him." De La Cruz's homer came off of Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon in the top of the sixth. As he crossed home plate, he pointed to the sky and made a heart with his hands. He declined to speak to the media after the game, and the Reds did not provide more details about her death, citing the player's wishes. The Dominican Republic's Z101 Digital reported that Genelis died on Saturday after a long health battle. De La Cruz is hitting .258 with an OPS of .786 in 60 games for the Reds this season. He has 12 home runs and 42 RBI in that span. Cincinnati fell to 29-31 with the loss to the Cubs. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Elly De La Cruz hits home run as he plays through devastating family loss
Cincinnati Reds star Elly de La Cruz played through the pain of losing his older sister on Sunday. The 23-year-old's sister Genelis died over the weekend but he insisted on being in the lineup for the Reds' series finale against the Chicago Cubs, manager Terry Francona said. And, despite his heavy heart, the shortstop hit a two-run homer and scored two runs in the 7-3 loss to the Cubs. After blasting his towering home run - the 50th of his MLB career - De La Cruz appeared to dedicate it to his late sister. As he took his final steps toward the plate, De La Cruz patted his chest, pointed to the sky and clapped. After touching home, he made a heart with his hands. 'RIP Manita' could be seen written on the back of his spikes and 'RIP Genelis' featured on the back of his helmet in tribute to Genelis. Manita is Spanish slang for a sister. Elly De La Cruz chose to play today after recently learning about the death of his sister. He then hit this home run and pointed to the sky and made a heart gesture. 🫶 — MLB (@MLB) June 1, 2025 Cincinnati Reds star Elly de La Cruz played through the pain of losing his older sister on Sunday Z101 Digital in the Dominican Republic reported that Genelis died Saturday after dealing with health problems for some time. Genelis, De La Cruz's older sister, is said to have left two children behind. De La Cruz insisted he wanted to play in the finale of the weekend series, and the team was going to support him. 'He takes so much pride in being available,' Francona said. 'Guys like that, Carlos Santana in Cleveland was very similar, and for a kid that's that young, that's an admirable trait.' De La Cruz declined to speak with the media. The Reds also declined to offer any details on the situation, citing De La Cruz's wishes. 'We care so much about playing a game and winning, but in a hurry you're reminded of what's really important,' Francona said. 'So I think everybody kind of kept their head on a swivel with him today, just trying to take care of him.' De La Cruz singled in the first and flied out in the fourth. He connected for his 12th homer in the sixth and walked and scored on Tyler Stephenson's sacrifice fly in the ninth. De La Cruz's 50th career homer was a towering drive down the line in right. The estimated distance was 423 feet with an exit velocity of 117.4 mph.
