De La Cruz Hits Two Homers, Reds Beat Royals 7-2

Elly De La Cruz powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals by hitting two remarkable home runs, including an extraordinary 451-foot shot into the Kauffman Stadium waterfall. His first homer, a 436-foot drive to center field, tied the game before the second gave the Reds a lead they maintained. De La Cruz's performance marked his second multi-home run game of the season, raising his total to 11 home runs and demonstrating his blend of power and speed that has impressed fans and analysts alike. Brady Singer, pitching against his former team, delivered seven strong innings, allowing only two runs and effectively controlling the game. Tyler Stephenson contributed with a home run in his second consecutive game, adding offensive support to the Reds' balanced attack. The win brought the Reds back to a .500 record, setting the stage for a potential series sweep against the Royals.