Elly De La Cruz hits homer out of Great American Ball Park vs Dodgers
In the ninth inning of the Reds' 4-1 loss to the Dodgers, Elly De La Cruz's solo home run bounced out of Great American Ball Park.
In the ninth inning of a game where the Cincinnati Reds suffered a 4-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, shortstop Elly De La Cruz delivered the team's lone run with a solo home run. The ball traveled an estimated 457 feet, bouncing out of Great American Ball Park. Red manager Terry Francona playfully expressed his hope that the ball would be recovered.
Social media responses to De La Cruz's extraordinary hit were widespread and enthusiastic, with many highlighting the sheer distance the ball traveled. Statcast recorded the home run at 457 feet, though PeterVision estimated it to be 604 feet. The Reds' official reaction to the unorthodox hit can be seen in their tweet, while Peter Appel and Foul Territory TV also shared their astonishment over the feat.
Various other outlets, including MLB Home Runs and Just Baseball, commented on the remarkable nature of De La Cruz's home run.
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