Elly De La Cruz made a remarkable debut with the new torpedo bat, achieving a career-best seven RBIs in a game where the Cincinnati Reds dominated the Texas Rangers 14-3. The bat's innovative design has stirred conversation in MLB, especially following its successful use by the New York Yankees. Manager Terry Francona and the bat's designer both noted that the player's talent outweighs the bat's influence. This win was crucial for the Reds after a tough start to the season, showcasing their offensive potential with timely hits and strong pitching.
Using the trendy torpedo bat for the first time, Elly De La Cruz had a single, double and two home runs for a career-high seven RBIs.
Aaron Leanhardt, a former physics professor credited with its design, emphasizes 'it's about the batter, not the bat,' a sentiment echoed by Reds manager Terry Francona.
The Reds achieved a 14-3 win, showing a much-needed rebound after struggling in the previous series against the Giants.
Cincinnati's 14 runs were their most since a 19-2 victory over St. Louis on Sept. 29, 2023.
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