“Still Got It”: Braves Star Eli White Sends Powerful Message to Reds’ Elly De La Cruz That Sparks Fan Frenzy
Atlanta, GA – August 4, 2025
In a moment that transcended team rivalries and lit up social media, Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White delivered a heartfelt and powerful message to Cincinnati Reds sensation Elly De La Cruz, following their intense Speedway Classic series at Bristol.
White, who dominated the final game with two home runs and four RBIs, praised De La Cruz’s unwavering spirit and skill despite the Reds’ series loss.
“Elly’s still one of the most electric guys in the league. That speed, that bat, that energy he’s still got it. Respect.”
The shoutout came after De La Cruz broke his home run drought and stole his 30th base of the season, showing flashes of brilliance even as the Braves took the series. Fans on both sides erupted with admiration for the mutual respect.
Twitter was set ablaze, with Braves fans applauding White’s sportsmanship and Reds fans echoing the sentiment that “greatness recognizes greatness.”
“Elly might’ve had a quiet game Saturday, but seeing White acknowledge him like that reminds us how respected he is in the league,” one Reds fan posted. “This is what baseball is about.”
In a sport fueled by fierce competition, Eli White’s message was a home run of its own — proving that admiration for greatness knows no team boundaries.
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