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Reds Elly De La Cruz makes MLB history in win over Rockies
TL;DR
Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds made MLB history by becoming the first player since 1900 to hit 10+ home runs and steal 8+ bases before May. He contributed significantly to the Reds' win over the Rockies, driving in four runs.
Key points
- Elly De La Cruz made MLB history
- First player since 1900 with 10+ home runs and 8+ stolen bases before May
- De La Cruz drove in four runs in the game against the Rockies
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is piecing together another All-Star-type season and possibly an MVP-type season. Through almost the first month of the season, De La Cruz is hitting .291 with a .951 OPS and is tied for fourth with James Wood of the Washington Nationals in the National League for home runs (10).
De La Cruz has also continued to showcase his speed, with eight steals (caught twice), which is good for an 80% steal percentage. According to the Red on X, the two-time All-Star is the first player since 1900 to have 10+ home runs and eight-plus stolen bases before May.
Elly De La Cruz continues to make a case to earn himself more money that the Cincinnati Reds may not pay
Even though De La Cruz is four seasons away from becoming a free agent, it's not stopping him from continuing to make the case for why he'll get paid. De La Cruz was the main reason the Reds overcame the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, driving in four of the Reds' seven runs — De La Cruz went 3-for-4 and hit a home run.
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Over the offseason, The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecransreported the Reds offered De La Cruz a record-breaking extension, which would've eclipsed ’s 10-year $225 million contract. An extension is unlikely, as De La Cruz’s agent is Scott Boras, who is not known for signing his clients to extensions.
Q&A
What MLB record did Elly De La Cruz set against the Rockies?
Elly De La Cruz became the first player since 1900 to hit 10 or more home runs and steal 8 or more bases before May.
How did Elly De La Cruz perform in the game against the Rockies?
In the game against the Rockies, De La Cruz went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs, including a home run.
What are Elly De La Cruz's current season statistics?
As of now, De La Cruz is hitting .291 with a .951 OPS and has 10 home runs and 8 stolen bases.
