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Elly De La Cruz Shines in Yankee Stadium Debut, Leading Reds to Victory

The 22-year-old Reds star hit a triple and a home run, propelling Cincinnati to a 5-4 win over New York.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium on July 02, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
De La Cruz, a childhood Yankees fan, made his first career appearance at Yankee Stadium.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz against the New York Yankees

Overview

  • Elly De La Cruz hit a 114.1 mph two-run homer and a triple in his Yankee Stadium debut.
  • Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 32nd home run of the season for the Yankees.
  • De La Cruz's performance included scoring two runs and displaying impressive speed on the bases.
  • The Reds built a 5-0 lead and held on despite a late surge from the Yankees.
  • De La Cruz is making a strong case for an All-Star Game invitation with his recent performances.