## De La Cruz Steals 100th Career Base as Reds Defeat Pirates ### Reds Shortstop Makes History Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz reached a significant milestone on Friday night, stealing his 100th career base in a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. De La Cruz, who is just 21 years old, became the youngest player in MLB history to steal 100 bases before reaching the age of 22. The stolen base came in the sixth inning of the game when De La Cruz stole second base off of Pirates catcher Tyler Heineman. De La Cruz had a perfect night on the basepaths, going 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts. De La Cruz has been one of the most exciting young players in baseball this season, and his 100th stolen base is just another example of his tremendous talent. He is a rising star in the game, and he is sure to be a key part of the Reds' future success. ### Reds Win Third Straight Game The Reds' victory over the Pirates was their third straight win, and they are now 5-5 on the season. The Reds are starting to play better baseball, and they are now just one game under .500. The Reds were led by a strong performance from their starting pitcher, Hunter Greene. Greene pitched five innings, allowing just one run on four hits. He struck out seven batters and walked three. The Reds' offense was also productive, as they scored five runs on 10 hits. Joey Votto led the way with a 3-for-4 performance, including a double and two RBIs. ### Pirates Lose Fourth Straight Game The Pirates' loss to the Reds was their fourth straight loss, and they are now 3-7 on the season. The Pirates have struggled in the early going, and they are now in last place in the NL Central. The Pirates were led by a strong performance from their starting pitcher, Mitch Keller. Keller pitched six innings, allowing just two runs on five hits. He struck out five batters and walked two. However, the Pirates' offense was unable to provide support for Keller. The Pirates scored just three runs on seven hits, and they left 10 runners on base. ### Notes * De La Cruz is the first player in MLB history to steal 100 bases before reaching the age of 22. * The Reds have won three straight games and are now 5-5 on the season. * The Pirates have lost four straight games and are now 3-7 on the season.
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