Elly De La Cruz's Historic 50-50 Pace: Can He Sustain It?
Can Reds' Elly De La Cruz maintain his under-the-radar 50-50 pace?
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Cincinnati Reds center fielder Elly De La Cruz, a two-time MLB All-Star, has opened the season with five home runs and five stolen bases in just 16 games. If he continues this pace, he could become only the second player in MLB history to achieve a 50-home run, 50-stolen base season, joining Shohei Ohtani.
- 01Elly De La Cruz has five home runs and five stolen bases in his first 16 games of the season.
- 02He is on pace to potentially achieve a historic 50-home run, 50-stolen base season.
- 03De La Cruz's speed and power have returned after a lower-body injury hampered his performance last season.
- 04He scored the winning run in a game against the Los Angeles Angels, showcasing his speed.
- 05The Reds currently have a record of 9-7 as they prepare to face the San Francisco Giants.
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Cincinnati Reds center fielder Elly De La Cruz has made a strong start to the season, hitting five home runs and stealing five bases in his first 16 games. This performance puts him on track to potentially join the ranks of elite players with a 50-home run, 50-stolen base season, a feat only achieved by Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After struggling with a lower-body injury last season, De La Cruz has regained his speed and power, evidenced by his impressive plays, including a winning run scored on a ground ball. As the Reds prepare to face the San Francisco Giants, De La Cruz's resurgence could elevate him to stardom if he maintains this pace throughout the summer.
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If De La Cruz maintains his current performance, it could significantly boost the Reds' chances in the season and draw more attention to the team.
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