The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday to halt a three-game losing streak. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz left the game in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness. An MRI is scheduled for Monday morning.
De La Cruz pulled up while running to first base after hitting the ball to the wall. He stopped immediately to avoid worsening the injury. The two-time All-Star shortstop said he felt tightness but believes it is not serious pending the MRI results. Matt McLain replaced him at shortstop and as a pinch-runner.