De La Cruz Reaches 100 Hits, Reds Extend Streak

Elly De La Cruz made Cincinnati Reds history by becoming just the second primary shortstop in franchise history—alongside Hall of Famer Barry Larkin—to reach 100 hits before the All-Star break, joining Larkin and Pete Rose in this elite club. In the Reds' 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins, De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, while Austin Hays drove in three runs and Spencer Steer hit a solo home run. Nick Lodolo delivered six scoreless innings, helping the Reds split the four-game series with Miami. The Reds have now maintained a streak of 30 consecutive series without being swept to start a season, their longest such streak since 1989, and hold a 48-46 record. De La Cruz will represent the Reds at the All-Star Game for the second consecutive year, highlighting his ongoing impact. This achievement reflects De La Cruz's growing legacy and the Reds' hopes for a strong second half.