Cincinnati Reds' Secret to Success Will Surprise Fans
The Reds are doing one thing especially well on offense this year.
The Cincinnati Reds have enjoyed a strong start to the season. While the pitching has stepped up despite injuries to Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, the offense has out-performed expectations. The lineup is still far from perfect, but it is doing one thing especially well.
The Reds are currently sixth in all of MLB in total home runs with a mark of 37. One would imagine that slugger Eugenio Suarez would be leading the way. After all, he is probably the best home run hitter on the roster.
However, Suarez's three home runs are just fifth on the team. It should be mentioned that he was recently placed on the injured list. So, who is leading the Reds' home run push?
Reds' Crushing Home Runs Elly De La Cruz is joined by rookie Sal Stewart at the top of the team's home run leaderboard. Both players have hit nine long balls this year. Cincinnati clearly has a current star in De La Cruz and a future star in Stewart.