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De La Cruz, Burns Power First-Place Reds Past Rockies 7-2

Rehab progress suggests more pitching help for Cincinnati.

Apr 7, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Reds beat the Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday in Cincinnati to open the three-game set.
  • Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and launched his team-leading 10th homer in the eighth.
  • Starter Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings and became the fastest Reds pitcher to 100 career strikeouts at 72 1/3 innings.
  • Back from the injured list, Kyle Freeland gave up four runs in five innings as Colorado went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
  • Cincinnati moved to 19-10 and reported pitching help on the way, with reliever Caleb Ferguson starting a Double-A rehab and starters Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo progressing in their recoveries.