Watch: Elly De La Cruz Delivers for Young Fan After 'Hit a Home Run' Request

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Aug 5, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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CINCINNATI — Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit two home runs and two doubles in the Reds' 10-3 win over the Marlins on Monday night.

The 22-year-old finished 4-for-5 and followed the request of a young fan. The fan told De La Cruz to hit a home run in each of his at-bats that ended with homers.

De La Cruz gave him a signed bat after the game. Watch the video below:

Elly De La Cruz said before each home run, a kid in the stands told him to hit a HR both times... so Elly gave him a signed bat after the game ❤️ pic.twitter.com/70BuMzRB3r
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 6, 2024

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Published Aug 6, 2024

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