This article was originally published on www.si.com as Elly De La Cruz, Shohei Ohtani Go Viral With Special Moment During Dodgers-Reds Game.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott pitched a 1-2-3 sixth inning, and Elly De La Cruz went 0-for-2 as the duo soaked in the MLB All-Star Game vibe.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona had a lighthearted moment during Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals

When Elly De La Cruz reached 100 base hits for 2025 against the Miami Marlins, it earned him more places in Cincinnati Reds history. De La Cruz's first-inning single against the Miami Marlins made him the third player in Reds history to reach 100 hits ...

Now a two-time All-Star at just 23, De La Cruz is the first Reds player to make multiple All-Star games before his 24th birthday since Johnny Bench and only the fourth Red ever to do so.

When MLB.com asked 90 big-league players who the fastest player in baseball is, 40 voted for Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. received 17 votes, and so did Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz.

OAKLEY, Ohio (WKRC) - Some young fans got the chance to meet Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz Friday at the Kroger in Oakley. De La Cruz was appearing there as a brand ambassador for Ice Mountain Water. Video Quality Speed 00:00 00:34 Some young fans got the chance to meet Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz Friday at the Kroger in Oakley. (WKRC)

Elly De La Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. earned All-Star selections on the reserves for the American and National League. Both brought their significant others to the All-Star red carpet on July 15.