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Reasons to be optimistic about the 2022 Cincinnati Reds
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Elly De La Cruz, Reds super prospect who plays like a video game character, has to be seen to be believed
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Reds rookie De La Cruz becomes franchise's first player in over 3 decades to hit for cycle
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Reds' Elly De La Cruz enters extremely exclusive territory only 1 other player had reached in 5 decades
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Young arms will be key to 2016 chances for Reds
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MLB Top 5: Cincinnati Reds Outfielders - LWOSports
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Brewers score 10 runs in first 3 innings, hold on to beat Reds
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Adrian Houser, home runs carry Brewers past Reds
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Giants roll past Reds 4-1 behind gem from top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison
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Braves hold off Reds again to win tight series
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Reds homer 3 times in fifth, roll to 7-4 win and sweep of Royals – Western Kansas News
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Nimmo, Lindor Homer as First-place Mets Beat Reds 7-4 - Bloomberg
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Cincinnati Reds Continue Swoon as Rookie Ends Up on Wrong End of Baseball History - Fastball
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Mariners' skid continues as Reds rally for another comeback victory