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Elly De La Cruz joins 30-30 club as Red Sox face Yankees in playoffs
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has made Major League Baseball history by joining the exclusive 30-30 club, recording 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season. The 24-year-old Dominican player completed the milestone during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, securing his 30th stolen base with a head-first slide into third base. De La Cruz is only the fourth player in Reds franchise history to achieve this feat, joining legends Eric Davis, Barry Larkin, and Brandon Phillips.
In postseason news, the Boston Red Sox have secured the fifth seed in the American League playoffs following a doubleheader sweep of the Chicago Cubs. This victory sets up a highly anticipated American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees, beginning Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. The matchup marks the seventh postseason meeting between the two rivals.
The Yankees enter the series facing roster challenges, including the availability of captain Aaron Judge, who has been dealing with a calf strain. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are monitoring the recovery of pitcher Garrett Crochet as they prepare for the October matchup.
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Aaron Judge · Boston Red Sox · Cincinnati Reds · Dominican Republic · Elly De La Cruz · Garrett Crochet · Major League Baseball · New York Yankees · Tampa Bay Rays · Toronto Blue Jays · Willson Contreras
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Willson Contreras has been unable to swing a bat for two days due to hand pain.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The winner of the Yankees-Red Sox series will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays. www.pinstripealley.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Garrett Crochet completed his first intense live batting practice session.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Yankees will face the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series. www.pinstripealley.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Medical tests for Willson Contreras did not reveal a fracture.