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Cincinnati Reds Superstar Elly De La Cruz Continues to Make History in First Full Season

The 22-year-old was outstanding on Monday night

James Rapien

Aug 5, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts from second base after hitting a double against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts from second base after hitting a double against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Reds star Elly De La Cruz finished 4-for-5 with four extra-base hits, including two home runs in Cincinnati's 10-3 win over Miami on Monday night.

He's the sixth-youngest player to accomplish that feat since 1901. He joins a list that includes Miguel Cabrera and Joe DiMaggio. He's the second player in Reds' history (since 1901) to accomplish that feat.

Related: Watch and Listen to De La Cruz's Second Homer Here

De La Cruz has 20 home runs, 57 stolen bases and 58 RBI this season. He continues to make a huge impact in his first full season in the big leagues.

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals and Reds for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and InsidetheReds.com. He's one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family. 

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