During the Reds’ 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, De La Cruz uncorked one of the fastest throws in MLB history during an epic relay.In the bottom of the third inning, Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández laced a line drive to center field off Reds starter Nick Lodolo.Reds center fielder Dane Myers came sprinting in to try to make a diving catch in front of him, but couldn’t get there in time and missed the ball completely.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGECincinnati Reds' Elly de la Cruz is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, Sept.
8, 2026, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Mark J.
Terrill)As the ball bounced all the way to the wall, Hernández turned on the jets as he steamed around the bases in hopes of hitting an inside-the-park home run.Reds left fielder JJ Bleday eventually picked up the ball as Hernández was rounding third base and fired to De La Cruz, who was positioned in shallow center field for the relay throw.De La Cruz caught Bleday’s toss and fired a 105.3 mph strike to home plate.
Reds catcher Jose Trevino fielded the throw and slid over to tag Hernández and record the out at home.De La Cruz’s remarkable display of arm strength left his manager and teammates in awe."That was one of the better throws you'll ever see, I mean, ever," Reds manager Terry Francona said, according to MLB.com."I know I turn on the old things and you see Dave Parker or somebody making throws or Clemente; they might be showing that one (now)."THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz heads off the field in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept.8, 2026.
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