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Eugenio Suárez homers as Reds lead Braves 6-4 on May 31

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Eugenio Suárez homers as Reds lead Braves 6-4 on May 31

Summary

Eugenio Suárez hit a home run for the Cincinnati Reds as they faced the Atlanta Braves on May 31. The Reds took a 6-4 lead in the game, overcoming the loss of Elly De La Cruz, who exited in the fifth inning due to right hamstring tightness after reaching first base on a single. Nick Lodolo pitched for 6 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out four batters. The Reds are working to maintain their advantage in the matchup against the first-place Braves.

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By the Numbers

•Eugenio Suárez hit his first home run since April 15.
•Elly De La Cruz left the game with a hamstring strain.
•Nick Lodolo pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs.
•The Reds lead the Braves 6-4 in the ongoing game.
•The matchup is significant for standings implications.

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8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Eugenio Suárez homers, Reds overcome loss of Elly De La Cruz to hold off Braves 6-4

What they're saying

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Eugenio Suárez homered for the first time since April 15 and Nick Lodolo allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the first-place Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday. Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left the game in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness after hitting a single and pulling up at first base. Lodolo (2-1) allowed seven hits, including a pair of homers with four walks and four strikeouts.
— Yahoo Sportsby JEFF WALLNER

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