Elly de la Cruz leads Cincinnati’s victory over the Dodgers
Star Dominican player Elly de la Cruz once again demonstrated his offensive power by hitting his 28th home run of the season, guiding the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With this result, the Ohio team managed to snap a five-game losing streak against the Los Angeles squad.
The peak moment of the game occurred in the third inning, when De la Cruz punished a pitch from reliever Seth Halvorsen. The hit, which traveled 390 feet to right field, left the bat at a speed of 106.4 miles per hour, allowing Cincinnati to take a definitive 2-1 lead.
Offensive and defensive impact
The Dominican’s performance was not limited solely to his contribution with the bat. In the sixth inning, De La Cruz showcased his defensive skills by making a spectacular leap to catch a line drive hit by Mookie Betts. This play was decisive in neutralizing a Dodgers threat with the bases loaded, maintaining the lead for the Reds.
The Reds’ triumph prevented the Dodgers from celebrating the National League West Division title that same night, leaving Cincinnati’s record at 71-81.
The Reds’ attack was supported by Dane Myers, who contributed another home run in the fifth inning, while Sal Stewart stood out by finishing the day with three hits and one RBI.
Towards the 30-homer mark
- Elly de la Cruz reached 28 home runs in the current campaign.
- The Dominican is just two homers away from reaching the personal milestone of 30 home runs for the first time in his professional career.
- The Reds broke the Dodgers’ dominance, as they had previously outscored them with a cumulative difference of 31-7 in earlier matchups this season.
With this solid performance, De la Cruz reaffirms his status as one of Cincinnati’s most important pieces and continues to consolidate his individual statistics in a season where he has proven to be a constant figure on the field.
