Reds Sweep Twins in Dominant Series

The Cincinnati Reds dominated the Minnesota Twins in a two-game series, with standout performances from TJ Friedl and Elly De La Cruz. Friedl went 4 for 4 with a two-run homer in an 11-1 rout on Saturday, while De La Cruz hit his first career grand slam during an 8-4 victory on Friday. Nick Martinez pitched six strong innings on Saturday, contributing to the Reds' blowout win. The Twins, struggling recently, remain in contention for the final AL wild card but have seen their lead over Detroit narrow. Byron Buxton returned from injury to hit a solo homer in Friday's game, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Reds have shown strong opening performances in their series, improving their record in series openers to 31-18.