Cincinnati Reds shut out Braves 4-0 as De La Cruz nears 30-30 season
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Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on September 22, 2026, with Elly De La Cruz moving closer to a 30-30 season, hitting his 29th home run and stealing his 29th base. Brandon Williamson threw six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game in the third inning after fouling a ball off his leg but was later cleared, listed as day-to-day. With five games remaining in the regular season, De La Cruz aims to join a select group of Reds players with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. The Braves, having already clinched the NL East title, are preparing for the playoffs next week.
- •De La Cruz hits his 29th home run and steals 29th base.
- •Williamson throws six innings without allowing a run.
- •Acuña Jr. leaves game but has negative X-rays.
- •Reds aim for milestones with five games left in the season.
- •Braves clinched the NL East title and prepare for playoffs.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — De La Cruz closes in on 30-30, Williamson throws six sharp innings as Reds blank Braves 4-0
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Chase is on for Elly De La Cruz 30-30, Sal Stewart rookie milestones
"Elly De La Cruz closed in on a 30-30 season, Brandon Williamson threw six sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night. De La Cruz got his 29th stolen base in the first inning and opened the scoring with his 29th homer in the third. Dane Myers and Eugenio Suárez also homered for Cincinnati.
"Cincinnati Reds All-Star SS Elly De La Cruz hit his 29th home run and nabbed steal No. 29 Tuesday against the Braves – with 5 games left to get 30-30.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:55 AMDe La Cruz closes in on 30-30, Williamson throws six sharp innings as Reds blank Braves 4-0
Elly De La Cruz closed in on a 30-30 season, Brandon Williamson threw six sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night. De La Cruz got his 29th stolen base in the first inning and opened the scoring with his 29th homer in the third. Dane Myers and Eugenio Suárez also homered for Cincinnati.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:54 AMChase is on for Elly De La Cruz 30-30, Sal Stewart rookie milestones
Cincinnati Reds All-Star SS Elly De La Cruz hit his 29th home run and nabbed steal No. 29 Tuesday against the Braves – with 5 games left to get 30-30.
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