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Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz leaves game with hamstring injury
- Elly De La Cruz left Sunday’s game in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness after a first-base play.
- De La Cruz had started every game this season and played 161 of 162 last season before leaving due to injury.
- He appeared to be injured on a base hit when he slowed at first base and did not attempt a double.
- Matt McLain replaced De La Cruz at shortstop after the injury.
- De La Cruz, a two-time All-Star, has appeared in 276 consecutive games in the Reds’ expansion era.
- The injury occurred in a game against the Atlanta Braves when De La Cruz lined a ball to right-center.
- The injury was announced by the Reds during the game with an update on the team's condition.
- The incident and update were reported with social media context from Foul Territory and JJ Bleday’s doubles influence.
- This update follows De La Cruz's performance streak and potential impact on his playing time.
- The Reds are monitoring De La Cruz’s hamstring so the team can plan for upcoming games.
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