Reds extend winning streak to 11 games with come back over Rockies behind Jake Fraley's tiebreaking home run

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Jake Fraley hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds extended their majors-best winning streak to 11 games — the club's longest in 66 years — by rallying past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

Cincinnati, which trailed 3-0 after four innings, has its longest winning streak since taking 12 straight in 1957. The NL Central-leading Reds (40-35) have swept three straight three-game series and won five consecutive series overall.

"It is very inspiring to be around," manager David Bell said. "It is happening in the clubhouse. It’s happening on the field, and what’s happening in the ballpark, our fans, it’s seeing them enjoy the game. It means a lot to us."

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Cincinnati Reds Elly De La Cruz, left, celebrates with Jonathan India after the final out of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Cincinnati, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz hit a one-out bloop to left that fell for a double against Daniel Bard (3-1), and Fraley hit the next pitch over the wall in right. It was the Reds' majors-best 12th comeback win of the season and sent the Rockies to their season-worst eighth straight loss.

"It is fun when it's your turn, but I’d argue that it is just as fun watching other guys do it, too," said Fraley, whose homer was his ninth this season. "I think every guy in that clubhouse would say the same thing. I feel blessed to be a part of a team like this."

Andrew Abbott — the first pitcher since the mound was moved to its current spot in 1893 to begin his career with three