Watch: Elly De La Cruz Hits Home Run in First At-Bat of Spring Training

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Sep 6, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) watches his two run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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CINCINNATI — It didn't take long for Reds star Elly De La Cruz to hit his first home run of the spring.

The 23-year-old hit a home run in his first at-bat of the spring. De La Cruz put a 2-2 pitch over the wall in right center field. Watch the hit below:

🚨 ELLY DE LA CRUZ HAS HOMERED IN HIS FIRST SPRING AT-BAT. #Reds pic.twitter.com/hwxoERGjcv
— Reds Daily (@RedsDaily4) February 22, 2025

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Published Feb 22, 2025 | Modified Feb 22, 2025

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