India homers, Reds push winning streak to 7 games with win over Astros
HOUSTON — The Cincinnati Reds totally embrace their underdog standing after shedding 100 video games only a 12 months in the past.
But if these crimson sizzling Reds hold taking part in this properly, it’s going to be troublesome to proceed to see them as underdogs.
Jonathan India hit a two-run homer and Will Benson had three hits and two RBIs to energy the surging Reds to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
The victory extends Cincinnati’s profitable streak to seven video games. It’s the primary time the Reds have gained seven in a row since June 2018, and it’s the longest lively profitable streak within the majors.
“We’re showing the world right now who we are and how we play and the brand we play,” India stated. “So all I can say is that we’re going to keep it going.”
Hunter Greene (2-4) allowed 5 hits and two runs in six innings to get his second win of the season.
India’s residence run off Brandon Bielak (3-4) put the Reds up 2-0 within the first and Benson drove in two with a single within the fifth that pushed it to 5-1.
“Belief is a big part of what’s going on in our clubhouse,” supervisor David Bell stated. “We know how important that is, but part of that comes with hard work and playing hard every day and continuing to try to get better.”
Cincinnati rookie Elly De La Cruz doubled with two hits and a stolen base after coming into the sport in an 0-for-13 skid.
Jose Altuve tied a career-best with 4 hits — three for further bases — highlighted by a solo homer within the seventh inning because the Astros misplaced their third straight. It was his thirty fifth profession four-hit sport, passing Craig Biggio for many in franchise historical past.
“It seems like right now everything they’re doing is right,” supervisor Dusty Baker stated. “And we’re in a period where we’re doing most things wrong.”
Bielak yielded 5 hits and 5 runs — 4 earned — in 4 2/3 innings.
Benson, whose hits and RBIs tied profession highs, tripled on a ball that was deflected by middle fielder Jake Meyers to begin the fourth. There was one out within the inning when he scored on a sacrifice bunt by Curt Casali to increase the result in 3-1.
Matt McLain singled to open the fifth earlier than Bielak walked Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson to load the bases with two outs and finish his day.
He was changed by Phil Maton, who was greeted by the only by Benson that scored two to make it 5-1.
“I’m grateful for getting opportunities and thankfully, I’m helping the team and cashing in,” Benson stated.
Yainer Diaz related off Greene with one out within the sixth to chop the result in 5-2.
McLain reached with one out within the first on an error by Jeremy Peña when he overthrew first base. India despatched the subsequent pitch out of the park to provide the Reds the early lead.
Corey Julks walked with one within the third earlier than Altuve doubled to the nook in proper discipline. The Astros minimize the result in one when Julks scored on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Tucker.
Tyler Stephenson made it 6-2 with an RBI single within the seventh. Pinch-hitter Kevin Newman drove in two in Cincinnati’s four-run ninth.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Reds: OF Stuart Fairchild was out of the lineup for a second straight sport Saturday with neck stiffness.
Astros: OF Michael Brantley took batting follow on the sphere Saturday for the primary time since struggling a setback in early May. Brantley, who has missed all season after surgical procedure on his proper shoulder, stated he’s feeling good however there’s nonetheless no timetable for his return. … RHP Lance McCullers Jr. talked to reporters Saturday for the primary time since present process surgical procedure Wednesday to restore the flexor tendon and take away a bone spur in his pitching arm. McCullers sustained the harm to the flexor tendon within the playoffs in 2021 and was restricted to simply eight video games final season due to it. The 29-year-old will miss the rest of this season and stated it’s too early to know if he’ll be prepared for the beginning of the 2024 season.
UP NEXT
Cincinnati RHP Luke Weaver (1-2, 6.23 ERA) opposes RHP Ronel Blanco (1-0, 3.86) when the Reds look to finish the sweep Sunday.
