Elly De La Cruz delivered a standout performance with a homer, triple, and three RBIs as the yankees vs reds Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 6-1. Gavin Lux also homered, and the Reds’ pitching staff held the Yankees to just one run in a dominant all-around showing.
🧨 Reds Overpower yankees vs reds 6-1 Behind Elly De La Cruz’s Big Night
CINCINNATI, OH — Elly De La Cruz put on a show at Great American Ball Park on Monday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a commanding 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees. With a triple, a home run, and three RBIs, the 22-year-old phenom demonstrated why he’s one of the most exciting young talents in Major League Baseball.
The victory marked Cincinnati’s second consecutive win and their 11th in the last 16 games, keeping their postseason hopes alive and showcasing their strong blend of youth and momentum.
🔥 Game Summary: yankees vs reds Reds Take Control in the Middle Innings
New York struck first when Aaron Judge crushed his 28th homer of the season, a towering shot to the upper deck in left field off Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo in the top of the first. But that was all the Yankees offense could muster.
Cincinnati answered in the fourth inning with a powerful offensive burst:
- Elly De La Cruz tied the game with a booming RBI triple over center fielder Cody Bellinger’s head.
- Moments later, he scored on Spencer Steer’s sacrifice fly, giving the Reds a 2-1 lead.
- Gavin Lux capped the inning with a solo home run to right field, extending the lead to 3-1.
In the fifth, De La Cruz added an RBI single with the bases loaded, and he wasn’t done. Leading off the eighth inning, he smashed a solo homer to right, sealing the 6-1 victory.
🌟 Star Performer: Elly De La Cruz yankees vs reds
Elly De La Cruz’s night was one to remember:
- 3-for-4 at the plate
- 1 triple, 1 home run, 3 RBIs
- Scored 2 runs
- Raised his June batting average to .309 with 6 home runs and 12 RBIs in the month
The performance added to an already hot streak—7-for-17 over his last four games.
🎯 Key Stats & Highlights
| Team | Runs | Hits | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| New York Yankees | 1 | 7 | 0 |
- Gavin Lux: Solo HR in the 4th inning
- Cody Bellinger: 3-for-4, but stranded multiple times
- Scott Barlow: Picked up the win (3-0) with 1.2 scoreless innings in relief
- Yankees: 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position
🧱 Defensive Gem: Jake Fraley Robs Goldschmidt
In what may have been the most underrated moment of the game, Cincinnati right fielder Jake Fraley made a leaping catch at the wall in the fifth inning, robbing Paul Goldschmidt of an extra-base hit. The Yankees had a runner on base, and that grab preserved the Reds’ lead, extinguishing a critical scoring opportunity.
📉 Yankees Pitching Finally Falters
The Yankees entered the game with a dominant team ERA of 1.99 since June 10, but that stellar run came to a screeching halt. Rookie Allan Winans (0-1), making his MLB debut after a call-up from the minors, struggled in 4.1 innings, giving up five runs.
It marked only the second time in 14 games that the Yankees allowed three or more earned runs—a credit to the Reds’ aggressive and timely hitting.
🧪 What’s Next?
The Reds will look to ride this momentum into Tuesday night when Chase Burns, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s MLB Draft, makes his highly anticipated big-league debut.
The Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodón (9-5, 3.10 ERA), hoping to even the series.
📝 Final Thoughts
With a big night from Elly De La Cruz, sharp defense from Fraley, and timely hitting throughout the lineup, the Cincinnati Reds dominated the New York Yankees and continued their strong mid-season form. The Reds’ mix of youth, energy, and execution is paying off—and with top prospect Chase Burns set to debut Tuesday night, the future looks brighter than ever in Cincinnati.
Be sure to check back for a full report on Burns’ debut and ongoing coverage of the Reds vs Yankees series!