Add one other chapter to the rising legend that’s Elly De La Cruz.
In simply 26 video games the younger Cincinnati Reds infielder has taken MLB by storm. Over that brief time frame De La Cruz has hit for the cycle, posted a batting common of .318, stolen 11 bases, and helped make the Reds — who sit in first place within the NL Central — enjoyable once more.
However on Wednesday he added an iconic celebration to his burgeoning legend.
Earlier within the sport, controversy brewed because the Washington Nationals requested the umpires to examine De La Cruz’s bat earlier than he stepped into the batter’s field within the high of the second inning. Particularly, the Nationals have been questioning in regards to the knob on the rookie’s bat, which had a housing for a sensor used to trace measurements akin to bat velocity. Supervisor Dave Martinez inquired with the umpires whether or not the knob, and the housing, was allowed.
After a prolonged dialogue, the knob was eliminated. De La Cruz went on to strike out.
Nevertheless, umpires then communicated with MLB officers in New York, and when De La Cruz got here to the plate within the third inning, he was permitted to have the knob on his bat. That was communicated to the Nationals as properly.
Quick-forward to the fifth inning, when De La Cruz stepped into the field, after which launched a moon shot to right-center for his fourth house run of the yr:
After launching this ball in the direction of the bleachers, De La Cruz turned in the direction of house plate, pointing on the knob on his bat:
Following the sport, which the Reds gained the sport by a ultimate rating of 9-2, Martinez had this to say:
Nationals supervisor Dave Martinez on Elly De La Cruz:
“I really like the way in which he performs the sport, however I didn’t like his antics after he hit the house run. We are able to do with out that. He’s solely obtained two weeks within the huge leagues. However he’s gonna be an excellent participant.”
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he two groups play once more Thursday, in case you have been questioning.
As for De La Cruz, the rookie completed the day going 3-for-6 with the house run and a pair of doubles.
Together with one fairly epic celebration.
