De La Cruz's September surge reaches another gear

.852 OPS pairs with 25 stolen bases in 2026

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read

Elly De La Cruz is on another level this season 📈😳 https://t.co/HDjIWGI51W Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Elly De La Cruz has homered in three consecutive games, with the latest blast accounting for his 24th of 2026. The 412-foot solo shot opened the scoring.

Why it matters: The power streak arrived days after his exit with left quad tightness. His quick return to impact production eases the immediate concern created by that departure.

By the numbers: Last seven games: 11-for-23 (.478), three homers, five walks, seven runs and seven RBIs.

What to watch: His next game will test whether the homer streak reaches four and whether the seven-game run holds.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-09-09T00:48:38.234230+00:00

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