Elly De La Cruz hits 30th homer, eyes 30-30 season with Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds hit his 30th home run on September 22, 2026, during a game against the Atlanta Braves. This milestone brings him closer to joining the 30-30 club, needing just one more stolen base to achieve the feat. De La Cruz launched a 402-foot homer, turning a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 lead for the Reds in the third inning. The Reds are in the final week of the 2026 regular season, with De La Cruz showcasing a standout year.
- •De La Cruz's 30th homer came against Tyler Mahle.
- •He currently has 29 stolen bases this season.
- •Reds flipped a 4-2 deficit to lead 5-4 in the game.
- •This is De La Cruz's first career 30-home run season.
- •Only 51 players have achieved 30 homers and 30 steals in a single season.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz swats 30th homer of brilliant 2026 season
"One more steal and he’s in the 30-30 club!
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