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Elly De La Cruz hits longest home run at Dodger Stadium this season

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Elly De La Cruz hits longest home run at Dodger Stadium this season

Summary

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz recorded a 444-foot home run against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal on September 9, 2026. This feat marks the longest home run hit at Dodger Stadium during the current season. Beyond his production at the plate, De La Cruz prevented an inside-the-park home run attempt by Teoscar Hernandez, throwing from the outfield to home plate at 105.3 miles per hour. Despite the individual performance, the Reds lost the game to the Dodgers. The defeat drops the Cincinnati season record to 69-76. With the team now sitting significantly behind in the standings, their path to the postseason remains narrow.

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By the Numbers

•Elly De La Cruz hit a 444-foot two-run home run in the third inning.
•The 105.3 mph outfield throw stopped an inside-the-park home run attempt by Teoscar Hernandez.
•The Reds record stands at 69-76 following the loss to the Dodgers.
•De La Cruz has successfully recorded a home run in four consecutive games.

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Not a lot of things have gone right for the Cincinnati Reds this season. After their breakout campaign a few years ago, the team hasn’t quite found the same level of success they had in that year. There’s been a few bright spots, yet, but there’s been nothing that allowed the team to be a consistent threat throughout the year. Against the Los […] The post Reds news: Elly De La Cruz makes 2026 Dodger Stadium history with monster home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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