Bruce heating up, leads MLB in triples

DENVER — If a Reds player is going to lead the Major Leagues in triples, the quick-footed Billy Hamilton might be the first name that comes to mind. But low and behold, it’s actually Jay Bruce at the top of the leaderboard.

Bruce hit his Major League-leading fifth triple of the season in the first inning that started the momentum before an 11-4 Reds win over the Rockies on Thursday.

“I hit it and run until I think I should stop,” Bruce said.

Bruce has hit safely in six straight games and eight of his last nine. In that stretch, he is hitting .316 (12-for-38) with three home runs, four doubles and three triples. In the Reds’ series vs. the Rockies, he went 7-for-18 and was a single shy of hitting for the cycle in Wednesday’s victory.

Since May 14, Bruce has raised his overall average from .239 to .275/.323/.571 with 11 homers and 36 RBIs in 49 games. Could this be another one of his torrid upticks in production in the making?

“Honestly, this year so far has felt the most consistent for me just from a feeling standpoint,” Bruce said. “I just think my swing is in a good spot. I don’t honestly think about getting hot or not being hot. I try to take the …

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