Elly De La Cruz makes history with the Reds: Reaches the exclusive 30-30 club
Dominican phenomenon Elly De La Cruz continues to establish himself as one of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball. In the most recent game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the talented Cincinnati Reds player managed to etch his name into the franchise’s record books by completing a 30-home run and 30-stolen base season.
The feat materialized in the third inning of the duel in Toronto. After hitting a two-run double that gave his team the lead, De La Cruz wasted no time and, on the first pitch to the next batter, stole third base, beating the throw from catcher Alejandro Kirk with an impeccable head-first slide.
Un selecto grupo de leyendas
With this achievement, the 24-year-old joins an elite list in the history of the Cincinnati Reds. The players who had previously reached this mark are:
- Eric Davis (1987)
- Barry Larkin (1996)
- Brandon Phillips (2007)
It is worth noting that this group is composed of iconic figures, including members of the Reds Hall of Fame and, in Larkin’s case, also the Baseball Hall of Fame, which underscores the magnitude of what the Dominican achieved.
Elly De La Cruz proves that his combination of power and speed is an invaluable asset for Cincinnati, establishing himself as a fundamental piece for the organization’s future.
An unforgettable end to the week
De La Cruz’s feat was the result of an impressive three-day streak. Last Tuesday, against the Atlanta Braves, the Dominican reached 29 home runs and 29 stolen bases. Subsequently, on Thursday, he hit his 30th home run, setting the stage for him to successfully seal the historic 30-30 mark this Friday on Canadian soil, which all the Reds fans are celebrating today.
