Elly De La Cruz’s Impressive Slide Over Bat Fuels Reds Victory

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Elly De La Cruz showcased his remarkable speed and agility in the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

In the first inning, De La Cruz walked and quickly scored from first base after Austin Hays doubled into the left field corner. What caught everyone’s attention was not just his speed, but how he managed to dive headfirst toward home plate without disturbing Hays’ bat, which remained untouched in the batter’s box.

“How does he have that much control of his body when he’s diving headfirst?” asked fans watching the game. De La Cruz’s ability to score despite a clean fielding play and two good throws meant there was little time for anyone to even think about moving the bat.

Later in the game, De La Cruz maintained his momentum by driving in a run with a double that hit the wall. Like Hays, he ended up on third base after the play. However, displaying good sportsmanship, De La Cruz made sure to toss his bat aside before taking off, ensuring teammate TJ Friedl could score without any obstructions.

De La Cruz’s performance highlights not only his talent but also his awareness on the field, making significant contributions to the Reds’ success.