Rece Hinds makes big debut in Reds win over the Rockies

Cincinnati Reds first base Edwin Ríos (71) fields a bunt off the bat of Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws a pitching the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds second base Jonathan India (6) flies out in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) steals second base after reaching on a walk in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) takes off stealing third in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives into third base stealing in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives safely into third on a steal in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives across home plate on a steal attempt but is tagged out by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) for the final out of the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives across home plate on a steal attempt but is tagged out by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) for the final out of the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds bench coach Freddie Benavides (45) signals not to challenge the call as Elly De La Cruz is called out on a steal attempt at home plate in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) prepares to makes his MLB debut in the bottom of the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) grounds out in his MLB debut at bat in the bottom of the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) throws a pitch in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Fernando Cruz (63) throws a pitching the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Young fans celebrate after catching the first MLB home run of Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tyler Kinley (40) throws a pitch in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) takes off for first on an RBI double in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (30) dives across the plate to score on an Elly De La Cruz (44) double in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives across the plate to score ahead of a tag from Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) pulls pitcher Tyler Kinley (40) in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Yosver Zulueta (67) shakes hands with catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) after the final out of the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) receives an ice bath from Lucas Sims and Buck Farmer after his MLB Debut in the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (77) receives an ice bath from Lucas Sims and Buck Farmer after his MLB Debut in the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The Reds won the opening game of the series, 6-0.