Reds Report:The right stuff? Elly De La Cruz leads sweep despite struggle vs. LHPs

Cincinnati Reds switch hitter Elly De La Cruz has struggled hitting lefties, but manager David Bell is committed to the high-impact rookie every day. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Reds Report Thu Aug 24 2023 [For subscribers] [The right stuff? Elly De La Cruz leads sweep despite struggle vs. LHPs]( [Aug 23, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium.]( Cincinnati Reds switch hitter Elly De La Cruz has struggled hitting lefties, but manager David Bell is committed to the high-impact rookie every day. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The Big Pod Machine logo]( [Big Pod Machine: Should Reds bring back Votto in 2024?]( Joey Votto's future. The enormity of the Reds' Labor Series vs. the Cubs. "Bleacher Feature" fan feedback. All on The Big Pod Machine this week. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer]( [For subscribers] [Watch: Steer's brother throws out first pitch before game vs. Angels]( Spencer Steer was 5-for-10 with a double, three walks and four RBIs in the Reds' three wins against the Angels in Anaheim. [READ MORE]( [Shohei Ohtani chats with Reds infielders during a pitching change.]( [For subscribers] [Watch: Elly pokes Ohtani, presumably to see if he's real]( Elly De La Cruz and the Reds' infield chatted with Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani during a pitching change in the 5th inning. [READ MORE]( [The Reds started Noelvi Marte (left) in the leadoff spot after winning the first game of a doubleheader in Anaheim.]( [For subscribers] [Reds rookies fill 1-5 in starting lineup for first time in 114 years]( Noelvi Marte led off for the Reds in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Angels in Anaheim after Cincinnati won the first game. [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 ➔]( [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]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( 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](