Elly De La Cruz just hammered his first career walk-off hit, a 110.9 MPH screamer that sent the Cincinnati faithful absolutely ballistic! This wild 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in 10 innings was pure drama, I tell ya. That shot salvaged a split of Monday’s brutal doubleheader, with the game-winning hit scoring Tyler Stephenson and capping a comeback that felt impossible after the Reds were staring down a 4-1 deficit earlier in the game. You gotta love seeing that kind of fight!
Myers Keeps the Reds Alive, Then De La Cruz Shuts it Down
Man, this game had everything. Before De La Cruz even got his chance to be the hero, Cincinnati had to claw their way back, refusing to quit. They tied it up 4-4 in the sixth, thanks to some huge run-producing hits from Michael Toglia and Héctor Rodríguez after St. Louis grabbed an early lead. But of course, the Cardinals snatched the lead right back, pushing the Reds to the absolute edge. That’s when Dane Myers, coming off the bench with two outs in the ninth and the Reds down 5-4, stepped into the box. What did he do? Only blasted a pinch-hit solo home run to tie the game! Seriously, that’s ice in the veins stuff, forcing extra innings and setting the stage for the kid, Elly De La Cruz, to step up.
Slump? What Slump? Elly is Built Different
Let’s talk about Elly De La Cruz, because what a night for him. He went 2-for-4 in the nightcap, which is huge, especially since he’d been stuck in a tough 5-for-44 slump coming into this game. You wouldn’t know it watching him though, right? Despite that rough patch, this dude has been straight-up dominant all season. After Monday’s heroics, the Reds star is rocking a .261 batting average with 20 dingers, 57 RBIs, and an .819 OPS for 2026. Those numbers scream pure power and consistent production. He’s already known for his jaw-dropping homers, incredible speed, and highlight-reel plays, but adding a walk-off winner to his resume? That’s something he’d never done in the majors, and it just proves he’s got that extra gear.
After a frustrating start to their Monday doubleheader, with an earlier loss, Elly De La Cruz made sure the Reds ended the day absolutely celebrating. This kid is relentless, always pushing, always delivering those moments that make you jump off the couch. Keep your eyes peeled for this guy, because he’s only just getting started.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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