Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros MLB game to be played on May 11, 2025 on ESPN.

Each team batted around once as the Cincinnati Reds sweated out a high-scoring win that prevented a record blown lead.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left for a pinch hitter in the third inning against the visiting Cincinnati Reds with right hamstring tightness, the team announced during the game.

Houston's Jose Altuve left in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Reds due to tightness in his right hamstring.

Houston’s Jose Altuve left Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with right hamstring tightness