Big second inning leads Reds over reeling Royals

The Cincinnati Reds scored big early then held on for a 5-4 win against the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

The Reds sent 10 batters to the plate in a five-run second inning, highlighted by three stolen bases. Cincinnati has stolen 26 bases in 28 attempts this month.

Elly De La Cruz sparked the rally, walking to lead off the inning, then stealing second and advancing to third on an error before scoring on Spencer St