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Reds' Young Core Struggles | Cincinnati Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds are in deep offensive trouble, dead last in batting average and hits while striking out more than any team — despite having power hitters. Manager Terry Francona admits he’d rather not have rookie Elly De La Cruz lead off, not because he’s bad, but because the team lacks other reliable options, putting undue pressure on young stars. The hoped-for core of Noelvi Marte, Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, and Will Benson has cratered: Marte’s hitting under .200 and been sent down twice, McLain’s worse than last year, Friedl’s having his worst season, and Benson’s also in the minors…
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