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Elly De La Cruz Sets Cincinnati Reds Record Ahead of All-Star Break

De La Cruz is the Reds' lone representative in the All-Star Game.

James Rapien

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives across home plate on a steal attempt but is tagged out by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) for the final out of the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives across home plate on a steal attempt but is tagged out by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) for the final out of the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings. / © Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz stole two bases on Monday night, giving him 45 on the season. It's the most stolen bases prior to the All-Star break in Reds' history.

De La Cruz still has six more games to add to his total. He nearly stole home, but was thrown out. The 22-year-old passed Billy Hamilton to set a new Reds record.

De La Cruz is Cincinnati's lone All-Star. The young shortstop is a game changing player and his ability to steal bases is a big reason why he's so valuable.

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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