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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.

Elly De La Cruz hits homer out of Great American Ball Park vs Dodgers

In the ninth inning, shortstop Elly De La Cruz hit a solo home run for the Cincinnati Reds against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park. The home run traveled an estimated 457 feet before bouncing out of the park. Reds manager Terry Francona jokingly mentioned that someone might retrieve the ball on their way home. Fans across social media expressed amazement at the distance and trajectory of the ball. Statcast reported the home run traveled 457 feet, with PeterVision estimating it at 604 feet.

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