Reds Report:Mets left-handers shut down the Reds lineup in the series opener

Elly De La Cruz had a chance to change the game in the seventh inning but struck out with the bases loaded. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Apr 6 2024 [For subscribers] [Mets left-handers shut down the Reds lineup in the series opener]( [New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (44) catches a fly ball in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, April 5, 2024.]( Elly De La Cruz had a chance to change the game in the seventh inning but struck out with the bases loaded. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds non-roster invitee pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [Reds' top pitching prospect debuts in Dayton]( Rhett Lowder, the 7th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft, tossed four shutout innings for the High-A Dayton Dragons on Friday night. [READ MORE]( [OCTOBER 21, 1976: Pat Zachry Tames Yanks In Third Game...to become the first rookie pitcher to notch A World Series victory since Gary Gentry turned the trick for the New York Mets in 1969.]( [Zachry, Big Red Machine pitcher and Rookie of the Year, dies at 71]( One season after winning a World Series with the Reds, Pat Zachry was sent to the New York Mets in the Tom Seaver trade. [READ MORE]( [Aug 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds left field Spencer Steer (7) celebrates his two-run homerun with second baseman Kevin Newman (28) against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field.]( [Steer, who continues to impress for Reds, was recruited as pitcher]( Rookie Spencer Steer hit a team-leading 23 home runs in his first full MLB season. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts to hitting a double in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, April 5, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [Elly De La Cruz is searching for the right balance at the plate]( In the seventh inning on Friday, Elly De La Cruz struck out looking. It highlighted some areas he's working on improving. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](