Elly De La Cruz leaves Reds game against Braves with injury
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Elly De La Cruz exited the Cincinnati Reds game against the Atlanta Braves on May 31 with right hamstring tightness. The injury occurred after De La Cruz hit a leadoff single in the fifth inning, prompting a trainer and manager Terry Francona to attend to him before he was lifted from the game. He recorded two hits and scored two runs prior to leaving. The Reds were already dealing with injuries to two relievers ahead of this series finale.
- •De La Cruz left the game in the fifth inning.
- •He had a streak of 276 consecutive games started.
- •Before exiting, he went 2-for-2 with two singles and a walk.
- •The Reds placed relievers Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson on injured lists prior to this game.
- •At the time of his exit, the Reds were leading 3-2.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Reds shortstop leaves Braves’ game with right hamstring tightness
- 8:29 PMESPN MLB — Reds' De La Cruz exits with hamstring tightness
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Reds star Elly De La Cruz leaves game vs. Braves early with hamstring injury
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz exits Reds-Braves series finale early. Here's what we know
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Reds' Elly De La Cruz leaves game in 5th inning with right hamstring tightness
"Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning. With the Reds leading 3-2, De La Cruz sent a ball into the gap against Braves starter Spencer Strider. The contact normally would have gone for a double but De La Cruz grimaced as he reached first base and stopped.
"Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning.
"The Cincinnati Reds got another injury scare after Elly De La Cruz exited the team's May 31 game after rounding first base.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 8:48 PMReds shortstop leaves Braves’ game with right hamstring tightness
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday’s game early against the Atlanta Braves.
- ESPN MLBMay 31, 2026, 8:29 PMReds' De La Cruz exits with hamstring tightness
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:27 PMReds star Elly De La Cruz leaves game vs. Braves early with hamstring injury
Elly De La Cruz pulled up awkwardly while rounding first base on Sunday afternoon, and was quickly pulled from the game.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:13 PMElly De La Cruz exits Reds-Braves series finale early. Here's what we know
The Cincinnati Reds got another injury scare after Elly De La Cruz exited the team's May 31 game after rounding first base.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:12 PMReds' Elly De La Cruz leaves game in 5th inning with right hamstring tightness
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning. With the Reds leading 3-2, De La Cruz sent a ball into the gap against Braves starter Spencer Strider. The contact normally would have gone for a double but De La Cruz grimaced as he reached first base and stopped.
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