Ty France Off to Solid Start for Cincinnati Reds, Thanks Seattle Mariners Fans
![Jul 31, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ty France (2) at bat in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Jul 31, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ty France (2) at bat in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4278,h_2406,x_0,y_476/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_reds/01j535jsk1sp01zrz9g4.jpg)
CINCINNATI — The Reds traded for Ty France last month hoping that he could rejuvenate his career in Cincinnati.
He's off to a solid start, posting a .250/.289/.472 slash line with two home runs and nine hits in 11 games.
The 30-year-old infielder spent nearly five seasons in Seattle. He said goodbye to the Mariners and the fan base in a recent post on Instagram.
“It has taken me some time to process everything that has happened over the past couple of weeks. This is not how I envisioned my time ending in Seattle, but I truly want to thank all the incredible fans for your never-ending love and support!" France wrote. "Playing for this team and representing this city for the last five seasons has been a dream come true. There was not a better feeling than looking around the stadium and seeing fans in their berets and waving their French flags. … Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The Reds are hoping France continues to give their lineup a little extra pop. Check out his Instagram post below:
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