Rookie Rece Hinds smashed two more impressive home runs, propelling the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Hinds has now hit five home runs and nine extra-base hits since his major league debut on Monday. Among his hits, only one home run fell short of 400 feet — a grand slam measuring 397 feet on Friday night.
Hinds has set a record for the most extra-base hits by any player in their first six games in major league history.
“I’m completely focused,” Hinds remarked. “I’m targeting a specific spot and when I connect, I’m making the most of it.”
In the third inning on Saturday, Hinds led off with a 430-foot solo home run into the upper deck in left field. Later, with the Reds clinging to a 7-6 lead in the sixth inning, he smashed another home run to left field, a two-run shot that traveled 454 feet and left his bat at 112 mph.
“It’s incredible to watch,” said Reds manager David Bell. “To see someone play baseball with such pure focus is a joy. I’m thrilled for Rece. These games are important for us, and he’s made a significant impact since joining the team.”
Elly De La Cruz and Jeimer Candelario hit consecutive home runs in the third inning, while Spencer Steer and Santiago Espinal also contributed home runs for the Reds. This victory marked their second consecutive win against the Marlins, following a successful series against the Colorado Rockies earlier in the week.
For the Marlins, Jake Burger and Josh Bell hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning off Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott, who struggled through one of his toughest outings of the season. Abbott allowed five runs and seven hits in just 3 1/3 innings.
However, the Reds’ bullpen effectively held the Marlins scoreless for the remainder of the game. Sam Moll (1-1) earned the win by getting the final out in the fifth inning.
Marlins starter Edward Cabrera (1-3) had a similarly challenging outing, lasting only 3 1/3 innings and giving up seven runs and six hits while striking out seven batters.
