Elly De La Cruz Drives in Winning Run as Reds Edge Pirates 3-2
Elly De La Cruz scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a fielder's choice, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati on Thursday night.
Philadelphia, PA, July 30, 2026 —
The Cincinnati Reds secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night, with Elly De La Cruz scoring the decisive run in the ninth inning.
The game-winning play occurred on a fielder’s choice, as De La Cruz crossed the plate to give the Reds the lead. The Reds were playing at home in Cincinnati when the win was clinched.
The summary provided did not include further details regarding the specific pitcher, batter, or defensive plays that contributed to the fielder’s choice, nor did it specify attendance figures or other game statistics beyond the final score and the key player involved in the winning run.
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