The Cincinnati Reds completed their first home sweep of the season Thursday, defeating the Oakland Athletics 6-5 behind a four-homer performance. Elly De La Cruz hit a leadoff home run—his fourth career leadoff blast—as part of the Reds' power display that backed starter Andrew Abbott, per ESPN.
Deadspin reported that Cincinnati scored additional runs via bases-loaded walks, suggesting the Reds' victory relied on both power and plate discipline. The loss dropped Oakland to 45-70, per Yahoo Sports.