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Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz homers after umpires had him remove knob piece from bat

Elly De La Cruz pointed at the knob of his bat as the ball soared into the night sky. The Cincinnati Reds’ electric rookie wanted to say something.

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Next GameNext Game	07/14/2023 7:10 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	MIL Milwaukee Brewers
Standing (Division)Division Rank	1st NL Central
WinsWins	50
LossesLosses	41
RunsRuns Scored	454
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	462
Batting AverageBatting Average	.258
Home RunsHome Runs	98
ManagerManager	David Bell

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Reds release outfielder Will Myers

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Sammy Stafura

CIN Shortstop

Reds selected Panas HS (Cortlandt Manor, NY) SS Sammy Stafura with the 42nd pick of the 2023 MLB Draft.

An elite speedster with an improving bat, Stafura represents an interesting lottery ticket for Reds in the early stages of the second round. The 18-year-old middle infielder is a long way off from the majors, but there’s plenty to work with here from a tools perspective and he could make a major impact for Reds down the road.
Rhett Lowder

CIN Starting Pitcher

Reds selected Wake Forest RHP Rhett Lowder with the seventh pick of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Lowder is coming off a dominant junior campaign that saw him go 15-0 with a microscopic 1.87 ERA and 143/24 K/BB ratio across 120 innings (19 starts) for Wake Forest. The 21-year-old righty makes great use of a terrific changeup, and his fastball and slider should be major-league quality pitches, even if neither stands out. The total package should make him a potential No. 2 or 3 starter for the Reds, and it’s quite possible he’ll debut at some point during the 2024 season.
Spencer Steer

CIN 3rd Baseman #7

Spencer Steer went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts as the Reds were shut out by the Brewers on Sunday afternoon.

As a team, the Reds totaled just four hits on the day. Steer grounded out to short in his first at-bat, then went down swinging in each of his next three trips to the plate. The 25-year-old finishes the first half slashing .277/.367/.477 with 14 homers, 5 RBI and nine stolen bases.
Ben Lively

CIN Relief Pitcher #59

Ben Lively pitched well in a losing effort against the Brewers on Sunday afternoon, allowing just one run on four hits over his 5 2/3 innings of work.

The 31-year-old right-hander struck out five batters on the day while issuing two free passes. The lone tally against him — and the only run scored by either team in the game — came on an RBI single by Jesse Winker in the opening inning. Lively got six swings and misses on 75 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 31 percent. He finishes the first half with a 3.83 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and a 50/15 K/BB ratio over 51 2/3 innings in 10 appearances (eight starts).
TJ Friedl

CIN Left Fielder #29

TJ Friedl is batting ninth and playing centerfield in Sunday’s game against the Brewers.

Friedl usually finds himself on the bench against southpaws but will get a rare start against Wade Miley on Sunday. Friedl has been excellent this season, hitting .307/.381/.462 with 16 stolen bases and 34 runs scored.
Michael Mariot

CIN Starting Pitcher #31

Reds designated RHP Michael Mariot for assignment.

Mariot was added to the Reds roster on Saturday but didn’t get into the game and was quickly removed from the 40-man roster on Sunday. The 34-yeear-old will likely go unclaimed on waivers and return to the Reds’ minor league system.
Ben Lively

CIN Relief Pitcher #59

Reds activated RHP Ben Lively from the 15-day injured list.

Lively was placed on the injured list on June 24, retroactive to June 21, with a strained right pectoral. He will get the start against the Brewers and has pitched well for the surging Reds this season. The 31-year-old has a 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 45/13 K/BB ratio in nine appearances (seven starts) this season.
Elly De La Cruz

CIN Shortstop #44

Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-5 and stole second, third and home in the seventh inning Saturday as the Reds bested the Brewers 8-5.

The steal of home came in combination with the steal of third; he took the base without a throw, rounded a bit and then dashed home while Elvis Peguero wasn’t looking. De La Cruz has swiped bags in five straight games, and he’s 16-for-18 in 29 games since being called up.
Luke Weaver

CIN Starting Pitcher #34

Luke Weaver lasted just 3 2/3 innings and gave up five runs Saturday against the Brewers.

It doesn’t matter... when Weaver pitches, the Reds win. They prevailed 8-5 today, so they’ve now won his last eight starts, even though he’s given up 34 earned runs over 35 1/3 innings in those games. That’s an 8.66 ERA. If the Reds had anyone to replace him, he would have been gone weeks ago. And, yet, 8-0.
Alexis Diaz

CIN Relief Pitcher #43

Alexis Díaz struck out two in a scoreless ninth Saturday against the Brewers.

It might be interesting to see who gets ninth-inning honors for the NL All-Star squad on Tuesday, though based on recent history, it’s unlikely that there will be a bottom of the ninth. But Díaz and Camilo Doval both picked up their 26th saves today, and they’re tied for the major league lead. Then there’s Josh Hader, who has the longer track record and the superior ERA at 1.11. All seem like fine choices, of course. It’s just a matter of getting a taking a lead into the late innings.

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