MLB Recap June 23: Elly De La Cruz delivers with a carousel

In just his 15th MLB game, Reds prodigy Eli De La Cruz had a home run Friday in Cincinnati’s 11-10 win over the Atlanta Braves.

The Reds secured their 12th consecutive win to equal a team mark dating back to 1957 for the longest winning streak in a single season. The Reds are 14-2 since De La Cruz was called up on June 6.

However, they faced the best team in the National League, 48-27 and have won their last eight games.

“I can’t put into words what I’m feeling right now,” said de la Cruz. I’m happy and excited. Fortunately, Eric Davis is one of the legends of this game and also a legend of the Reds. He allowed me to wear the number 44 shirt and to be the first to do so since then is unbelievable. »

De La Cruz’s turner is the first by a Reds player since Eric Davis on June 2, 1989. It was the longest active streak without a homer by an MLB team.

De La Cruz opened the game with a hitting double with a 116.6 mph slap against the right field fence in the second.

The 21-year-old followed up with his third hit of the season in the third and added one hit to his tally in the fifth.

De La Cruz completed the feat in his fourth at bat in the sixth with a slap in the right field pass. The young player once again demonstrated his great speed by easily reaching third base.

He lifted a weak ball into midfield in his fifth and final appearance of the game in the eighth.

“I think it might be the best game of the regular season I’ve had,” said Reds coach David Bell. I think the atmosphere on the field has a lot to do with it. Both teams played a great match. They lost, but it showed what kind of team they are. It took a lot of great performances to win this match. »

“That was…awesome,” said Braves manager Brian Snicker. Both teams hit the ball all over the place. I never came here feeling the lead was secure, and when we were behind I still had the good feeling there were a few more bats left. Things are going well for them. They play very well. »

Veteran Joey Votto hit two homers and drove in three runs. He has three home runs and seven RBIs in four games since returning to the game.

Jake Fraley scored his 10th goal for the Reds.

Matt Olson, Travis D’Arno, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley each performed for the Braves, who started the game with five runs in the first over and came within one run of the Reds with a three-run single in a slam dunk. VIII.

Elsewhere in MLB

Royals 3 – Rays 11
K. : Nick Prato and Salvador Perez each hit a home run.
terabyte : Jose Serre coming in and driving in four runs.

Twins 4 – Tigers 1
minute : In his first start since April 26, Kenta Maeda (1-4) hits eight in five innings for his first win of the season.
ted : Andy Ibanez was 2-for-2 and scored the Tigers’ only point.

Buccaneers 3 – Marlins 1
hole Trailing 1-0 in the first, the Buccaneers scored three goals in the ninth to end a 10-game losing streak.
MIA : Luis Araz was 3-for-4. He now averages .402.

Mariners 13 – Orioles 1
sea : Eugenio Suarez and Tom Murphy each drove in three RBIs.
ball : Kyle Gibson allowed five runs and seven hits in three innings.

Mets 1 – Phyllis 5
NYM : Brandon Nemo hit his eighth home run of the season.
PHI : Taiguan Walker (8-3) allowed runs on three hits in six innings pitched.

Rangers 4 – Yankees 2 (10 innings)
text : Dane Dunning pitched for seven innings and Adolis Garcia made the difference with a two-run homer in the tenth inning.
New York : The Yankees are 6-10 since losing Aaron Judge.

Brewers 7 – Guardians 1
MIL : Willie Adams hit four hits, including two homers, and drove in five runs.
key : Jose Ramirez hit his 12th home run of the season.

Red Sox 3 – White Sox 1
Boss : Rafael Devers made the difference with a two-run homer, his 18th of the season.
CHW : The White Sox recorded 15 or more strikeouts for the sixth time this season, but the team is 0-6 in such a situation.

Angels 4 – Rockies 7
LAA : Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th home run of the season, an MLB-high. Meanwhile, Mike Trott achieved his 16th pole position.
collar : Elias Diaz turned the match by winning the eighth place.

Nationals 3 – Padres 13
He was : Patrick Corbin allowed seven runs in five innings pitched.
SD : Juan Soto pitched and drove in three runs.

Astros 2 – Dodgers 3
Hoo : JP France was responsible for three points for the Dodgers in the loss.
Dr : Mookie Betts pitched and drove in two runs.

Diamondbacks 5 – Giants 8
ARI : Facing his former team, veteran Evan Longoria slammed his 10th ride of the season.
sixth : Michael Conforto hit three batters, including two doubles. He drove in four runs.