De La Cruz homers in third straight game, opens scoring

The 412-foot solo shot was his 24th of 2026.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Elly De La Cruz leaves the yard for a 3rd straight game ⚡️ https://t.co/LCKaXmvyfb Via @MLB on X

What happened: De La Cruz turned a 94.9 mph four-seam fastball into a first-inning homer to straightaway center. It left his bat at 108.2 mph with a 37-degree launch angle.

Why it matters: The surge comes less than a week after De La Cruz left a game with left quad tightness. His quick return to extra-base production eases an immediate concern entering September.

By the numbers: From Sept. 5 through his first plate appearance Sept. 7, De La Cruz was 5-for-9 with three homers, six RBIs and three runs.

What to watch: Watch whether his power run reaches a fourth consecutive game.

Sources

@MLB 2026-09-08T04:57:09.518587+00:00

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