De La Cruz Smashes Two Long Homers as Singer Shines Against Ex-Team, Reds Triumph Over Royals 7-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit two long home runs, Brady Singer pitched seven strong innings against his former team and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Tuesday night.

De La Cruz smashed a 436-foot drive to center field in the fourth inning, tying the game at 2-2 against Jonathan Bowlan before going ahead. A 451-foot shot toward the right-center fountain occurred in the sixth inning. off Taylor Clarke (1-1). De La Cruz has 11 home runs this season. He tied Pete Rose's team record for switch-hitters with five multihomer games, including two this year.

The singer (6-3), obtained from the Royals in November, gave up two runs and seven hits.

Tyler Stephenson hit a home run in the second inning, however, Kyle Isbel and Jonathan India responded with RBIs via singles in the bottom of the same inning.

Key moment

TJ Friedl singled to lead off the eighth inning and scored from first on an infield squibber. Pitcher John Schreiber's rushed throw bounced into right field for an error. De La Cruz was walked intentionally before Schreiber walked Stephenson and Spencer Steer.

Key stat

Singer retired 14 of his last 16 batters and matched his season high for innings.

Up next

The Reds' right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene (4-2, 2.54 ERA) will take the mound against the Royals' left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron (1-1, 0.93 ERA) on Wednesday.

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