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Elly De La Cruz: What makes the Cincinnati Reds prospect a future star
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Reds troll Brewers after De La Cruz home run - ESPN
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Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts after hitting a home
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Minnesota Twins Sweep Jays, Advance To ALDS, First Time Since
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Elly De La Cruz has first 2 home run game in Reds' win
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Elly De La Cruz skipping Home Run Derby is loss for baseball, win
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The Road to The Show: Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz
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Reds No. 2 prospect Elly De La Cruz hits three homers in doubleheader
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PHOTOS: Cincinnati Reds home run celebration
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