The Reds beat the Athletics 15-8 on Monday afternoon. They snapped a 3-game losing streak. Here are Cincinnati's top performers in the win:
Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Encarnacion-Strand hit a home run and a triple in this game, finishing 2-for-3 on the day with two runs and three RBI.
Noelvi Marte
Marte was a wizard in his second game of the spring. The Rookie of the Year favorite went 2-for-3, including a double and two runs scored.
TJ Friedl
Friedl was amazing for the Reds, despite not getting a hit. He drew two walks, stealing three bases and scoring three runs.
Elly De La Cruz
De La Cruz can show some inconsistencies at times, but when he is hot he is hot and that was the case on Monday. He had a two RBI triple in the fifth inning that helped propel the Reds to victory.
Fernando Cruz
Cruz didn't allow a hit in one inning, finishing with two strikeouts.
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