De La Cruz homers and Lodolo strikes out 11 in a combined 4-hitter as the Reds beat Padres 5-2

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 29, 2024, in San Diego. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Elly De La Cruz's 443-foot home run into the bullpen sent a few Padres relievers scrambling out of the way, and Nick Lodolo combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and struck out 11 as the Cincinnati Reds beat San Diego 5-2 on Monday night.