Baseball took a back seat for Elly de la Cruz this Sunday, but the Dominican player still found the strength to wear the Reds uniform and pay tribute to his late sister, Genelis de la Cruz.
Less than 24 hours after receiving the heartbreaking news from the Dominican Republic, where his sister lost her life due to health complications, Elly made the difficult decision to stay on the field, demonstrating admirable resilience.
During the game against the Chicago Cubs, De la Cruz wore a cap with the inscription “RIP Genelis” and wrote “RIP Manita” on one of his cleats, honoring the special bond he shared with his sister. As if destiny granted him a moment of comfort, the young shortstop hit a home run that felt like a cry to the heavens, a silent yet powerful way to say goodbye.
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