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Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been must-see TV pretty much since the first game of his rookie season last year. That continued Monday night when he found a very cool way to steal his MLB-best 44th base of the season during a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.
De La Cruz, who stole another base later in the game, caught the Rockies sleeping after a pitch in the first inning, as he took off for second while the catcher was throwing the ball back to the pitcher.
Check this out:
44 SB for 44 ⚡️@ellylacocoa18 pic.twitter.com/jpB5rJlOzH
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 8, 2024
That's was pretty ridiculous, in an awesome way.
Fans rightfully loved it:
I’ve never seen someone do this https://t.co/WIjfkJwB5m
— Scott Nelson (@snelson2127) July 9, 2024
Elly is so damn fun to watch. https://t.co/bWIOnTqUFP
— Champions League Aston Chilla (@gregestasad) July 8, 2024
Elly De La CRUISE https://t.co/KXozcDOSDA
— Ethan (@EthanP1498) July 8, 2024
it’s too easy https://t.co/TkKP9BixAR
— Jack O’Brien (@JackOBrienNFL) July 8, 2024
Elly! Fast as ⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/LOPD21k9KX
— JT Retired Medic☮️🌊♀️❤ (@Janaluwho) July 8, 2024
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Elly De La Cruz Had Fans In Awe With One of Coolest Stolen Bases of MLB Season.