Reds Extend Winning Streak to Four with Series Sweep of Rays in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds have won four consecutive games against the Tampa Bay Rays, including a 2-1 victory where Brady Singer pitched a strong outing taking a shutout into the eighth inning. Elly De La Cruz has been a key player, notably hitting a two-run single to break a tie in a 6-2 win and contributing multiple hits in another game, helping the Reds to maintain momentum. The Reds consistently capitalized on Rays' errors and miscues, while their pitching staff limited Tampa Bay's offense across these matchups. The Rays have struggled on the road, losing 12 of their last 15, and 10 of their last 13 overall, with starters like Shane Baz and Zack Littell unable to contain Cincinnati’s lineup. Despite some early scoring, the Rays’ offense failed to sustain pressure, while the Reds improved their standing near the NL wild-card spot. Cincinnati’s home performance has been strong this season, now standing 16-6 at home in recent games, contrasting with Tampa Bay’s ongoing difficulties.