Elly De La Cruz swats 30th homer of brilliant 2026 season

Elly De La Cruz hit his 30th home run of the 2026 season against Atlanta on Thursday, a 402-foot blast off Tyler Mahle that helped the Reds overcome a 4-2 deficit in the third inning. With the homer, De La Cruz now has 30 home runs and 29 stolen bases, putting him one steal away from joining an exclusive group of only 51 players to achieve a 30-30 season. The feat would also make him the fourth Cincinnati Red to accomplish the milestone, joining Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, Eric Davis, and Brandon Phillips.

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