Reds score nine in first, cruise past Astros

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Jonathan India sparked a nine-run first inning with a leadoff homer and Elly De La Cruz doubled, singled and drove in two in the opening inning as the Cincinnati Reds routed the visiting Houston Astros 12-5 on Wednesday night.

De La Cruz finished with three hits, two doubles, three runs scored and two RBIs as the Reds defeated the Astros for an eighth straigh