The top of the Reds' batting order, including T.J. Friedl (2-for-5), Santiago Espinal (2-for-3, walk, two runs scored) and De La Cruz (2-for-3, four RBI, walk, two runs scored), went a combined 6-for-11 at the plate and accounted for all five of Cincinnati's runs.

It wasn't easy, but the Cincinnati Reds hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 Saturday at Great American Ball Park.

Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4 to end a four-game losing streak.