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Elly De La Cruz Has More Stolen Bases Than Five MLB Teams Entering Second Half of Season

He's electric.

James Rapien

Jun 18, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) runs on a steal attempt against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Reds won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) runs on a steal attempt against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Reds won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — The Reds resume play following the All-Star break on Friday night against the Nationals.

Elly De La Cruz is hoping to take his game to another level in the second half of the season. The 22-year-old made the All-Star team and his speed is a big reason why.

De La Cruz 46 stolen bases this season, which is more than five MLB teams: Twins, Braves, Tigers, Blue Jays and Yankees. He's tied with the Twins (46).

Brewers second baseman Brice Turang is second in the league with 30 steals.

The Reds need De La Cruz to continue to get on base and wreak havoc on the basepaths if they're going to make a playoff run.

He remains confident in the team and made a bold prediction for the second half of the season. See what De La Cruz said here.

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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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