Reds' De La Cruz catches bird, then launches homer in win over Brewers
Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz left the dugout to capture a bird that had landed on the field during the fourth inning. He later hit a 402-foot home run, his 23rd of the season, as the Reds beat Milwaukee 12-8. Manager Terry Francona joked about the incident, praising De La Cruz's versatility.
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