Reds rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz added to the buzz surrounding his name on Saturday with a bold claim after logging another highlight courtesy of the dazzling speed that’s already become a staple of his game.
The Reds’ 8–4 road win over the Cardinals featured a show-stealing play from De La Cruz in the top of the seventh inning. After reaching on a fielder’s choice in his fourth at-bat, De La Cruz anticipated his next move as Spencer Steer stepped to the plate.
De La Cruz took off like a rocket on Steer’s two-run double to center, sprinting from first to home in 11.48 seconds, per MLB.com, after flying past a stop sign from third-base coach J.R. House.
