CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to break open a tie game and the Cincinnati Reds went on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Saturday night.
The Reds won their third in a row while the Rays have lost 12 of their last 15 on the road, including six straight.
With the score tied 2-2, De La Cruz's bloop single off Garrett Cleavinger with the bases loaded put the Reds ahead 4-2.
Graham Ashcraft (6-4) pitched the seventh for the win and Emilio Pagán pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 22nd save.
Yandy Díaz led off the sixth with his 18th home run to put the Rays ahead 1-0.
It was one of two hits off Reds starter Andrew Abbott, who walked three and struck out seven in six innings.
Rays starter Ryan Pepiot, an Indianapolis native who grew up a Reds fan and was facing them for the first time, allowed two runs in six innings, but neither was earned.
The only hit off Pepiot through 5 1/3 innings came when left fielder Christopher Morel misjudged De La Cruz’s fly ball in the first, allowing it to sail over his head and bounce into the stands for a ground-rule double.
With two outs in the sixth, Austin Hays’ ground ball went under Taylor Walls’ glove for an error, allowing two runs to score and putting the Reds ahead 2-1.
Bryan Baker (3-4) took the loss.
Reds manager Terry Francona was ejected in the seventh inning by home plate umpire Willie Traynor for arguing balls and strikes. It was Francona's 53rd career ejection, third this season.
Abbott has allowed one earned run or fewer in 14 of his 17 starts this season.
Rays RHP Shane Baz (8-6, 4.66 ERA) faces Reds RHP Brady Singer (7-8, 4.84) in Sunday's series finale.
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Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz (44) takes a pitch and is walked in the third inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
HINWIL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2026--
Audi Revolut F1 Team today announced a multi-year partnership with Nexo, the leading digital assets platform. The strategic partnership sees Nexo become the team’s inaugural official digital asset partner, placing Nexo’s next-generation digital tools on a global stage.
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The partnership marks a pivotal moment for both organisations as Audi Revolut F1 Team enters Formula 1 and Nexo accelerates its growth as a premium digital asset platform. Ambitious and performance-driven, both brands are aligned around a shared trajectory of innovation and disciplined execution, underpinned by a common engineering mindset and a focus on performance at the highest level.
Over the course of the partnership, Nexo will activate globally through premium experiences and digital-first engagement. Exclusive opportunities designed to bring fans and Nexo clients closer to Audi Revolut F1 Team will include exclusive access, co-created content and education, and next-generation immersive brand experiences.
Stefano Battiston, Chief Commercial Officer of Audi Revolut F1 Team: “Today, we are proud to welcome Nexo as our official digital asset partner at a moment of strong growth for both organisations. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to scale with discipline and innovation, and to create tangible value — from exclusive experiences to new ways of engaging our global fanbase and Nexo’s clients.”
Antoni Trenchev, Co-founder, Nexo: “Nexo was built for a demanding reality: instant, self-directed, and always on. Partnering with Audi Revolut F1 Team at the start of their new era is a statement about how we see the future. As the team’s official digital asset partner, we will bring meaningful utility and premium experiences to a global audience, grounded in the same discipline and precision that defines success in motor sports.”
About Nexo
Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.
Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 150 jurisdictions. With over $11 billion in AUM and over $371 billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high-yield flexible and fixed-term savings, crypto-backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long-lasting prosperity.
Official website: nexo.com
About Audi Revolut F1 Team
Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. This project, in which Audi will create its own hybrid drive system ('power unit') developed in Germany, represents the ultimate expression of the manufacturer's ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ philosophy and embodies a long-term commitment to compete at the pinnacle of motorsport with the clear objective of challenging for world championships by 2030. Audi Revolut F1 Team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners. This integrated structure provides complete control over the project, embedding a culture of precision, innovation, and relentless performance. Audi’s entry is strategically timed to coincide with new Formula 1 regulations focused on increased electrification, as the electric share of the hybrid drive is raised to almost 50%, and the introduction of 100% sustainable fuels. The entry into Formula 1, one of the most important platforms in the world, serves as a high-tech catalyst for the entire Audi brand, acting as a global stage to demonstrate technological leadership and connect with new, diverse audiences by creating cultural impact that resonates far beyond the race track.
Audi Revolut F1 Team Welcomes Nexo as Official Digital Asset Partner
