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Relive Elly De La Cruz's Game-Ending Double Play on Reds and Pirates TV and Radio

What a play!
Aug 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) throws to first base for an out against Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (not pictured) during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) throws to first base for an out against Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (not pictured) during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night. Leading 2-1 with a man on first base and just one out, Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit a ball 106.2 mph off the bat, but it went right into the glove of Elly De La Cruz, who threw it over to Spencer Steer for a game-ending double play.

The Reds came into Saturday's game losing three straight games and desperately needed a win. Nick Martinez gave up just one run over seven innings and Noelvi Marte had three doubles to lead the offense.

"They're all important, but it kind of felt like we had to get off the mat here," Reds closer Emilio Pagan said.

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Greg Kuffner
GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.

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