Elly De La Cruz Makes History with 102 MPH Throw to Stop Inside-the-Park HR in Reds vs. Dodgers
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made a remarkable 102 mph throw to home plate, tagging out Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández and preventing an inside-the-park home run.
- De La Cruz's throw is the fastest assist by an infielder since Statcast began tracking in 2015, surpassing his own previous record of 99.8 mph.
- The throw ranks as the second-fastest outfield assist since 2015, with only a few outfielder throws exceeding 102 mph, placing De La Cruz among elite company.
- Despite the Reds being outside the National League playoff picture, De La Cruz has been a standout player, boasting a .500/.556/.917 slash line with three home runs and seven RBIs in six September games.
- This defensive highlight underscores De La Cruz's impact on the team and marks one of the season's most impressive plays.
