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Elly De La Cruz Homers Twice as Reds Split Opening Games of Spring Training
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz hits a homer in the first inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. / Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Elly De La Cruz spring training HRs: Reds star homers from both sides of the plate in first game of 2025
Cincinnati opened its spring training schedule with split squad games against the Guardians and the Brewers. De La Cruz was with the team taking on Cleveland, and he didn’t waste any time. He treated the crowd to a show, looking like he is in midseason form already.
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz homers twice in Cactus League opener
In the Cincinnati Reds ' Cactus League opener against the Cleveland Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark, De La Cruz homered in his first two at-bats. Both were solo shots to approximately the same spot on the grass berm in left-center field.
Elly De La Cruz's Spring Training Is Off to Electric Start With Two Homers in Two At-Bats
De La Cruz is hoping to build off a promising All-Star campaign in 2024. In 160 games last season, the shortstop led the big leagues in strikeouts (218) but also batted .259/.339/.471 with 25 homers and 67 stolen bases. He became the first player in MLB history to notch at least 100 stolen bases and 30 homers over his first two seasons.

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