Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Elly De La Cruz burst onto the scene for the Cincinnati Reds becoming a fan favorite and helping the team contend for a title in the National League Central division this season.
On Sunday, De La Cruz launched the fifth home run of his career to go along with his 17 stolen bases. De La Cruz has managed to accomplish at least five home runs and at least 15 stolen bases in 40 games this season.
He entered an exclusive club with the dinger. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz jogs to the dugout after he was caught stealing second base by San Francisco Giants shortstop Casey Schmitt during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) De La Cruz tied Barry Bonds for the second-fewest games needed to reach at least five homers and 15 stolen bases since 1900, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
Gary Redus did it in 27 games with the Reds between the 1982 and 1983 seasons. The infielder had been in a bit of a slump going into the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.