Reds Smash Five Homers, Sweep Rays

0:00It's April 22nd. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real-time. The Cincinnati Reds unleashed their best offensive attack of the season, smashing five home runs in a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Inn, St. Petersburg on Tuesday night. Ellie Dillacruz stole the show with two jacks, both swung from the right side as a switch hitter. That win stretched their streak to five games straight, boosting their record to 16-8, holding firm in first place in a national league. Central. Everything aligned for the Reds at the plate, with back-to-back homers from Cabrion Hayes and Dane Myers in the second inning setting the tone. Spencer Steer added another blast in the fifth, and they ported on with four runs in the sixth to bury the Rays' 9-0. Ten hits, ten walks, and contributions from guys like Mamma Claim and South Stewart show this lineup can score in bunches. Chase Burns read the rewards on the mound, getting all the run support he could want after slim margins in prior starts. He fanned eight

1:01over five and two-thirds innings, surrendering just two earned runs on four hits and two walks. For a young arm in his first full-big league season, that confidence is building fast. This outburst proves the Reds have real depth, not relying on one star to carry them. They manufacture runs multiple ways now. It's the mark of a squad ready to contend. They go for the series sweep and a perfect 6-0 roadtrip Wednesday afternoon against the Rays, with Brandon Williamson facing off against. X-Red Nick Martinez at 1-10 Eastern, momentum's on their side.