De La Cruz and Steer help the Reds back Abbott in a 5-0 win over the Astros

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 5-0 on Sunday, with pitcher Andrew Abbott allowing just three hits over six innings while striking out five. Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-the-game with two runs scored, Spencer Steer hit a home run, and JJ Bleday added a two-run triple. The win gave Cincinnati two of three in the weekend series and snapped an eight-game losing streak, marking their second consecutive victory.