Headlines The Reds win a game! They destroy the Miami Marlins 8-2. Elly De La Cruz went 4-5 again with 2 more rbi’s 2 doubles and a stolen base Nick Lodolo is now 9-4 on the season as he bounced back from his previous outing. 6 innings 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts Ty France hit another home run As did Tyler Stephenson. Stephenson in his last 15 games is hitting 255 with a 364 obp and a 511 slug. He has 4 home runs and 8 rbi’s over that span. Elly De La Cruz in his last 30 games is hitting 300 with a 368 obp with a 592 slug. He has 6 home runs and 20 stolen bases over that stretch. He is 8-10 with 5 rbis and 5 runs scored so far in this series. Tonight the Reds are back where it is Andrew Abbott vs Valente Bellozo. Bellozo enters play with a 4.20 era and a 0.93 whip in 3 outings. Andrew Abbott enters play with a 3.41 era with 97 strikeouts and a 129 whip Other Reds news the Reds have signed Tucker Barnhart to a minor league deal. He won two gold gloves with the Reds in his career. Other Reds news, the Reds will be playing the Braves at Bristol Motor speedway next season. Around the League Phillies bounce back against the Dodgers winning 6-2. Chicago snapped their 21 game losing streak against the Oakland Athletics last night. 5-1 the final score Tigers beat the Mariners 4-2 Mets fall to the Rockies in Colorado 6-3 Red Sox win the series against kansas city winning 6-5 yesterday Astros win 4-2 over the rangers but the story of the game was Framber Valdez. Valdez had a no hitter going in the bottom of the ninth with 2 outs. He loses it on a corey seager 2 run home run. Cubs beat the twins 7-3 Cardinals get a win over the Rays The Brewers shutout the Braves winning 10-0 Padres shutout the pirates 6-0 In other baseball news, Former player Billy Bean passed away at 60 years old. Bean worked with MLB clubs to advance equality or all players , coaches, managers, umpires , employees, and stakeholders throughout baseball to ensure an equitable inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone. Olympics The United States Mens basketball team humiliated Brazil 122-87. Joel Embid laughed at the fans booing him in Paris. Embid had 14 points and 7 rebounds in 12 minutes in the first half alone. USA has won each of its first four games by at least 15 points marking the first time a US mens team has done so since 2008 NFL NEWS The Patriots have decided they will not pursue Brandon Aiyuk as it looks like the Steelers are now the front runner