CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Elly De La Cruz - Three hits, steal in win De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, two RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 12-5 win over Houston.

Impact Much of De La Cruz's production came during Cincinnati's nine-run first inning. He doubled and scored the Reds' second run, then singled home the sixth and seventh runs, and finished with his 62nd steal and scored the team's ninth run. De La Cruz has multiple hits in five of the last 11 contests, during which he's 15-for-47 (.319) with five doubles, five walks, two steals, seven RBI and 12 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Stephenson - Delivers three in win Stephenson went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Astros.

Impact Stephenson capped the scoring in the Reds' nine-run first inning with a two-run single and later singled in a run in the third. The three-RBI game elevated him to a career-high 58 for the season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India - Heats up in September India went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 12-5 win over Houston.

Impact India got the party started with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning. It was his 14th homer of the season. He later walked and scored a second run in the same inning, as Cincinnati put a nine-spot on the board in the opening frame. India slumped coming out of the All-Star break, but he has a .902 OPS over the last 19 contests, including hits in all three September games (5-for-10, four walks, five runs).

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Arroyo - Tapped for AFL Arroyo (shoulder) will participate in the Arizona Fall League, MLB.com reports.

Impact Arroyo is starting a game progression at the Reds' spring complex in Goodyear (Ariz.) in advance of his participation in the AFL. The right-hander underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder during spring training.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tejay Antone - Making rehab progress Antone (elbow) reports feeling no pain and will undergo an MRI and ultrasound exams in October to check on his progress, MLB.com reports.

Impact If all goes well next month, Antone could be cleared to begin throwing with weighted plyo training balls. The right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and arm surgery to repair tears in his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor mass tendon April 12.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Astros on 3-game home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds eager to continue dominance over Astros The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to continue their improbable domination of the Houston Astros on Thursday when the two clubs conclude their...

SEPTEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brent Suter - Picks up first save Suter earned the save in Wednesday's 12-5 win over Houston, allowing one run on three hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out six.

Impact A Jon Singleton solo homer was the lone damage done off Suter, as the left-hander recorded the final 10 outs to earn the save in Wednesday's blowout victory. It's the first save of the year for Suter and just the second in his nine-year MLB career. Overall, Suter sports a 3.43 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB across 57.2 innings in a middle-relief role this season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Martinez - Grabs seventh win Martinez (7-6) earned the win Wednesday against the Astros, allowing four runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Martinez didn't get much help from his defense Wednesday, as three of the runs against him were unearned, though he got more than enough support from his offense in an eventual 12-5 Reds victory. It's the first win since August 5 for Martinez, who'd struggled to a 6.75 ERA in his previous four outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.67 on the season with a 1.15 WHIP and 93:17 K:BB across 115.1 innings. Martinez is currently lined up to face Atlanta on the road in his next start.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Elly all too happy to ruin rhyming stat line as Reds romp CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz was more than happy to blow apart a fun statistical line on Wednesday night. De La Cruz came in batting .261 w...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Reds score nine in first, cruise past Astros Jonathan India sparked a nine-run first inning with a leadoff homer and Elly De La Cruz doubled, singled and drove in two in the opening inn...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jonathan India leads off 9-run 1st inning with long homer, helping Reds rout Astros 12-5

Jonathan India led off Cincinnati’s nine-run first inning with a 436-foot homer and the Reds cruised to their second straight victory over the Houston Astros, 12-5 on Wednesday nig...

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Astros vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 5

Preview the Sept. 5 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Astros vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 5

Preview the Sept. 5 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Game Preview: Reds Look to Win Third Straight Game, Face Off Against Astros The Cincinnati Reds will go for their third consecutive win on Wednesday when they face the Houston Astros in game two of the series.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Amed Rosario - Fifth straight start Rosario will start at designated hitter and bat ninth in Wednesday's contest versus the Astros.

Impact It's the fifth straight start overall and fourth straight start against a righty for Rosario, who is traditionally a much better hitter versus left-handed pitching. He's slashing .250/.300/.357 with one home run and two stolen bases in 10 games since joining Cincinnati. Rosario could continue to play pretty regularly while Jeimer Candelario (toe) is out.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal - Getting call at third base Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's contest against the Astros.

Impact Espinal has started two straight and five of the last eight games at third base, as it's looking like he might have leap-frogged Noelvi Marte on the depth chart at the position. The 29-year-old is slashing .398/.436/.580 since the All-Star break and should continue to receive regular reps while he's swinging a hot bat.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Noelvi Marte - Losing playing time to Espinal Marte is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Astros.

Impact Marte has now been absent from the Reds' lineup for two straight games and five times across the last eight contests. Santiago Espinal has been scorching hot since the All-Star break and is garnering another start at third base.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

France leads Reds against the Astros after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Houston Astros after Ty France's four-hit game on Monday

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros try to beat Reds for first time since 2016 Through their eight-year run of dominance, the Houston Astros have had a kryptonite of sorts.The Cincinnati Reds have defeated the Astros se...

SEPTEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dominic Smith - Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Smith to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Smith was pushed off the 40-man roster Monday after he slashed .192/.276/.269 with four runs and no RBI during his 10 games with the Reds. The 29-year-old first baseman will remain in the organization for now, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually elected free agency in search of another minor-league deal.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

David Buchanan - Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Buchanan to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact After being acquired from the Phillies a week ago, Buchanan was added to the Reds' 40-man roster Saturday. He made his Reds debut later that day, tossing 3.1 innings out of the bullpen against the Brewers and giving up one run on two hits and two walks. He was designated for assignment a day later and will now stick around in the organization after clearing waivers.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Astros vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 4

Preview the Sept. 4 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 3 • DATA SKRIVE

Astros vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 4

Preview the Sept. 4 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 3 • DATA SKRIVE

Rhett Lowder - Staying in rotation Lowder is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Astros in Cincinnati.

Impact The 22-year-old right-hander will stick around with the big club for at least one more turn through the rotation after making his MLB debut this past Friday versus Milwaukee in the second game of a doubleheader. He struck out six batters across four innings against the Brewers, giving up one earned run on two hits and four walks. Though he issued four free passes in his debut outing, control had been a strong suit for Lowder across his three stops in the minors this season, as he had walked just 5.4 percent of the batters he faced.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE