Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros.

The Cincinnati Reds (20-21) beat the Houston Astros (19-19) 13-9 on Saturday night. Here are our postgame takeaways: 10-Run First Inning Guides Offense The Reds used a 10-run first inning to jump out to a big lead on Saturday night.

For one reason or another, the Reds have given the Astros fits for the past 13 years. Since the 2012 season, the Astros have played Cincinnati 29 times, achieving only six victories. Thankfully, that streak has ended,