Reds shut out Dodgers, grab NL Central lead

LOS ANGELES — Sparked by the young guy and the old man, the Cincinnati Reds took over sole possession of first place in the NL Central. Elly De La Cruz, the 21-year-old sensation, and Joey Votto, who turns 40 in September, helped the Reds rout the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-0 on Sunday. They won home and road series against the NL West-leading Dodgers this season. “It’s big-time for us,” winning pitcher Graham Ashcraft said. “It keeps us going and gives us that edge to keep fighting.” De La Cruz hit...