Elly de la Cruz put the Reds ahead for the first time in the game in the seventh inning of Saturday’s contest thanks to a combination of timely hitting and sensational speed, culminating in a home steal.
With the game tied at five runs, De la Cruz singled on an 0-2 count to his opposite field to drive in TJ Friedl.
The man from Dominican Republic came out to steal third base with a 1-0 count and Jake Fraley at bat. De la Cruz arrived safe, beating a shot from Venezuelan William Contreras. Then, with the turn at 1-2, he proceeded to rip off third base. He immediately stunned the Nationals defense and stole home plate, putting Cincinnati up 7-5.