The Reds crushed the Texas Rangers 14-3 last night at Great American Ball Park in a game heard on WRBI. Elly De La Cruz was 4 for 5 at the plate with two homers and seven runs driven in. Brady Singer made his first start on the mound in a Reds uniform and was brilliant – seven innings, one hit, no runs and eight strike outs. Game two of the series is tonight in downtown Cincinnati. Coverage on 103.9 FM begins at 6:10.
The Reds traded outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the Atlanta Braves yesterday for cash considerations. Fairchild was designated for assignment by the Reds last week.
The Pacers held off the Sacramento Kings 111-109 in NBA action last night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Aaron Nesmith led Indiana with 24 points. With the win, the Pacers go to 44-31 on the year and remain in fourth place in the East as they move closer to clinching a playoff spot for the second year in a row. The Pacers homestand continues tomorrow night against the Charlotte Hornets.
