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Watch: Reds Trio of Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand All Hit Home Runs

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is embraced by his teammates after coming off the field in the first inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is embraced by his teammates after coming off the field in the first inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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It's been quite the day for the young Reds' stars at the plate against the Angels.

With nobody on and one out in the fourth inning, Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first home run of the spring over the left field wall.

In the fifth after already hitting doubles in his first two at-bats, Matt McLain added his first home run of the spring.

Two batters later, Elly De La Cruz joined in on the fun and hit his third home run of the spring. The Reds' superstar is hitting .625 with a 2.500 OPS so far this spring.

You can watch all three home runs below:

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GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.

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