Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze, adding another spectacular play to his growing highlight reel. During Saturday's game, the burgeoning star stunned fans and opponents alike by stealing three bases – including home – in a single inning, propelling the Reds to a 7-5 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers.
De La Cruz initially drove in a run with a single in the seventh, giving the Reds a 6-5 advantage. However, he wasn't content to stop there. With his exceptional speed, he swiftly stole second and then third base. Then, in a daring move that caught the Brewers off guard, De La Cruz bolted for home while reliever Elvis Peguero was preparing to pitch. Peguero's throw home was too late, and De La Cruz secured the crucial run.
This remarkable feat marked De La Cruz's 14th, 15th, and 16th stolen bases of the season. Data reveals he's the first player in 50 years to steal second, third, and home with the same batter up at the plate.
Since his major league debut on June 6th, De La Cruz has quickly become one of baseball's most exciting players. He entered Saturday's game boasting a .325 batting average and a .904 OPS. His impactful plays have been a consistent theme throughout his young career, including a cycle in his 15th MLB game, a 112 mph debut hit, and a 458-foot first home run.
Earlier in the week, De La Cruz was involved in a minor controversy with Nationals manager Dave Martinez over a legal tracking device on his bat. After being instructed to remove the device, De La Cruz responded by hitting a 455-foot home run in his next at-bat, playfully gesturing towards the device afterwards.
De La Cruz's electrifying performance is undoubtedly contributing to the Reds' success. The team has achieved a remarkable 23-7 record since his call-up, and currently holds a two-game lead in the NL Central with a 50-40 record, defying preseason expectations.
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