Reds Sweep Yankees, Extend Streak to Five Games

The Cincinnati Reds earned back-to-back wins over the New York Yankees, beginning with a 6-1 victory on Monday where Elly De La Cruz nearly hit for the cycle and drove in three runs. The next night, the Reds rallied to secure a 5-4 walk-off win in extra innings, with key contributions from Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Gavin Lux, and De La Cruz, who redeemed a baserunning mistake by scoring the winning run. Rookie pitcher Chase Burns delivered a historic MLB debut by striking out eight batters and recording his first six outs via strikeout without a walk. The Yankees continued their recent struggles, losing for the ninth time in twelve games and facing persistent offensive and bullpen issues. The Reds' victories keep them competitive in the NL Central and highlight the emergence of their young stars. The Reds have now extended their winning streak against the Yankees to five games since 2023.