Elly De La Cruz joins 30-30 club as Reds lose to Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Elly De La Cruz became the fourth player in Cincinnati Reds history to achieve a 30-30 season on September 25, 2026, joining Barry Larkin, Brandon Phillips, and Eric Davis. He hit his 30th home run and subsequently stole his 30th base in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite this milestone, the Reds squandered a 5-2 lead and ultimately fell 6-5 to the Blue Jays, who had been eliminated from postseason contention. The Reds have now had only one winning season since De La Cruz's debut, with significant decisions ahead regarding his future with the club.
- •De La Cruz stole his 30th base against the Blue Jays.
- •He is the first Reds player to achieve 30 homers, 30 steals, and 30 doubles since 1996.
- •The Reds led 5-2 before losing the game 6-5.
- •Cincinnati has struggled with only one winning season since De La Cruz's debut.
- •De La Cruz's upcoming arbitration could lead to a record salary for the team.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz joins 30-30 club as Reds blow big lead late and lose
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — What comes after 30-30 season even bigger for Elly De La Cruz, Reds
"Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz finished the fourth 30-30 season in franchise history with a steal Friday. What's next for the All-Star and team?
"His 30th steal of the season puts him in rare air alongside Barry Larkin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 2:06 AMElly De La Cruz joins 30-30 club as Reds blow big lead late and lose
His 30th steal of the season puts him in rare air alongside Barry Larkin.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 2:05 AMWhat comes after 30-30 season even bigger for Elly De La Cruz, Reds
Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz finished the fourth 30-30 season in franchise history with a steal Friday. What's next for the All-Star and team?
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