Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz crushes record-setting home run in memorable ML debut
- De La Cruz hit a 458-foot home run, the hardest-hit ball by a Red this year, in just his second major league game.
- De La Cruz also hit a triple and showed impressive speed, running from home to third base faster than anyone in the majors this year.
- The Reds top prospect is expected to play every day, working at third base and shortstop.
- De La Cruz's first home run came against Noah Syndergaard, who has struggled this season with an ERA of 7.16.
- In an exciting debut showing his potential, De La Cruz reached base three times, hit a double and two walks in addition to his historic home run and triple.