Elly De La Cruz Makes History with 105.3 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 105.3 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 was the second-fastest outfield assist recorded since Statcast began tracking in 2015, just behind Aaron Hicks' 105.5 mph throw in 2016.
- This impressive throw places De La Cruz among elite company, narrowly surpassing a 105.2 mph throw by Oneil Cruz in 2022.
- Offensively, De La Cruz has been outstanding recently, entering the game with a .500/.556/.917 slash line, three home runs, and seven RBIs in six September games.
- Despite the Reds being outside the National League playoff picture, De La Cruz continues to be a standout player and provided a season highlight with his defensive play on Tuesday.
