With torpedo bat, De La Cruz has 7 RBIs for Reds

Using a torpedo bat, Elly De La Cruz had a single, double and two home runs with seven RBIs, as the Cincinnati Reds routed the Texas Rangers 14-3 on Monday night, and after the win, manager Terry Francona said "I think it's more the player than the bat.
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