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Cincinnati Reds announce Elly De La Cruz milestone during Nationals series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:11 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Cincinnati Reds announce Elly De La Cruz milestone during Nationals series opener

Summary

The Cincinnati Reds announced significant news about Elly De La Cruz during Friday night's game against the Washington Nationals. De La Cruz hit his 20th home run of the season, making him the third player in Reds history to achieve at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in three consecutive seasons. This announcement follows the Reds' recent three-game sweep of the Athletics and marks a crucial moment as the team tries to improve its standing in the NL Central. The Reds, having won six of their last seven games, are currently 56-58, sitting just behind third place and four games out of a Wild Card spot with over 45 games left in the season.

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•De La Cruz now has 20 home runs and 21 stolen bases this season.
•Cincinnati recently swept the Athletics and won six of their last seven games.
•The Reds are 56-58 and fourth in the NL Central.
•They are half a game behind third place and four games out of a Wild Card spot.

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5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds Announce Elly De La Cruz News During Nationals Series

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The Cincinnati Reds enter Friday night’s series opener against the Washington Nationals following a three-game sweep of the Athletics and wins in six of their last seven games.During Friday’s game, the Reds announced historic news surrounding star shortstop Elly De La Cruz after he hit his 20th home run of the season.Reds Announce De La […] The post Cincinnati Reds Announce Elly De La Cruz News During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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