Reds Defeat Blue Jays, De La Cruz Makes History

Elly De La Cruz made history as the fifth player since 1901 to achieve at least 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single MLB season, contributing significantly to the Cincinnati Reds' comeback win against the Toronto Blue Jays, 11-7. After a slow start, De La Cruz reached base four times, stole his 60th base, and hit a solo home run, leading the Reds from a six-run deficit. Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte, and Jonathan India also homered, with Steer starting the comeback in the fourth inning. The Blue Jays had initially jumped to a 6-0 lead, powered by homers from George Springer, Spencer Horwitz, and Ernie Clement. In the fifth inning, the Reds scored five runs to take control of the game, showcasing their resilience. De La Cruz, at just 22 years old, is the youngest Reds player to steal 60 bases in a season and expressed pride in his accomplishment, indicating his dedication to further improvement.