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De La Cruz Makes History as Reds Clinch Playoff Spot

9/29/2025

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Elly De La Cruz logged his 162nd 2025 game for the Cincinnati Reds against the Milwaukee Brewers, the first Reds player to reach 162 since Joey Votto in 2017.
He hit a 2nd-inning home run to give Cincinnati a 1-0 lead.
The Reds lost but clinched a playoff berth after the New York Mets were defeated.

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Story summary

Elly De La Cruz logged his 162nd 2025 game for the Cincinnati Reds against the Milwaukee Brewers, the first Reds player to reach 162 since Joey Votto in 2017.
He hit a 2nd-inning home run to give Cincinnati a 1-0 lead.
The Reds lost but clinched a playoff berth after the New York Mets were defeated.