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Elly De La Cruz and Pete Crow-Armstrong face off in weekend series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Elly De La Cruz and Pete Crow-Armstrong face off in weekend series

Summary

Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds host Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs for a weekend series starting September 18, 2026. While the Reds have already clinched a losing season, the matchup is significant for bragging rights, particularly for Joey Votto, who has been vocal on social media in support of De La Cruz over Crow-Armstrong. Both players, aged 24, have delivered outstanding performances recently, with Crow-Armstrong leading the National League in home runs and De La Cruz showcasing impressive speed and hitting skills. The series marks a showcase of young talent as both teams compete at the close of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Cincinnati Reds host Chicago Cubs starting September 18, 2026.
•Joey Votto involved in social media rivalry over players.
•Crow-Armstrong leads NL in home runs with 44 this season.
•De La Cruz hitting.406 since August 22, 2026.
•Both players are two-time All-Stars with elite stats.

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1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto bragging rights on line in Elly De La Cruz-PCA weekend bout

What they're saying

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Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs come to town with one thing on the line for the Reds and Elly De La Cruz: defending Joey Votto's social media honor.
— Yahoo Sports

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