Elly De La Cruz leads off as Reds face Pirates for series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has placed Elly De La Cruz in the leadoff spot for Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, following Blake Dunn's early exit due to right elbow soreness. The Reds won the series opener 6-4, overcoming ace Paul Skenes. Chase Burns is slated as the starting pitcher for Cincinnati in the afternoon game, which is set to begin at 2:05 PM ET.
- •Elly De La Cruz replaces Blake Dunn at leadoff for Saturday's game.
- •Dunn left Friday's game early with elbow soreness.
- •Reds defeated the Pirates 6-4 in the series opener.
- •Chase Burns is starting on the mound for Cincinnati.
- •Game begins at 2:05 PM ET.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz in the leadoff spot as Reds look for series win over Pirates
"Can he spark the Reds offense in the process?
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