In a tight contest, the Cincinnati Reds broke through in the eighth inning to edge the San Diego Padres 2-1. Elly De La Cruz and pinch-hitter Miguel Andujar provided crucial RBI singles, sealing the Reds’ second win of the three-game series.

Terry Francona, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, believes Elly De La Cruz can boost his impact by honing one critical skill. “If we can help him with that, it can really make a difference,” Francona said, signaling the potential for De La Cruz to play an even more pivotal role on the team.

In a delightful twist during Monday night’s game against the Washington Nationals, Cincinnati Reds’ star Elly De La Cruz tried on manager Terry Francona’s glasses, bringing smiles to the stadium.

MLB players, including Elly De La Cruz, are set to don Nike Griffey 2 MCS cleats as they honor Jackie Robinson’s enduring legacy. Last year, De La Cruz paid tribute with custom cleats bearing “JRD” and “42,” continuing a meaningful tradition.