Elly De La Cruz: 2 HRs Lead Reds to Victory
Elly De La Cruz electrified the Kansas City crowd, blasting two monumental home runs that secured the Cincinnati reds’ 7-2 victory over the Royals. His display of raw power, including shots of 436 and 451 feet, not only tied and then gave the Reds the lead but also etched his name in the record books. De La Cruz became the first player this season, and the first Reds hitter since 2015, to hit multiple homers over 435 feet in a single game. Further, both homers exceeded 110 mph exit velocity. Brady singer pitched a commendable seven innings, but it wasn’t enough to withstand De La Cruz’s dominance. News Directory 3 has the full story! Discover what’s next for the surging Reds.
De La Cruz’s Power Surge Leads Reds to Victory
Updated May 28, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Elly De La Cruz showcased his incredible power Tuesday night,propelling the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-2 win against the Kansas City Royals. De La Cruz’s performance overshadowed a solid outing from Brady Singer, who pitched against his former teammates.
De La Cruz blasted two solo home runs, with a combined distance of 887 feet, according to Statcast. His first homer, a 436-foot shot to center field, tied the game. He followed that with a 451-foot blast in the sixth inning, landing in the right-center field fountains, giving Cincinnati the lead.
The Reds’ shortstop made history, becoming the first player this year with multiple home runs exceeding 435 feet in a single game. He is also the first Reds hitter since Statcast tracking began in 2015 to achieve this feat. Both homers registered exit velocities over 110 mph, another first for a Reds player under Statcast.
Singer pitched seven innings, surrendering two runs on seven hits.After allowing four hits in the second inning, Singer settled in, retiring 12 of the next 14 batters he faced. His performance helped the Reds secure a road series victory.
What’s next
The Reds look to continue their momentum as thay wrap up their series against the Royals. De La Cruz’s continued power at the plate will be key to their success.