Cincinnati Reds All-Star Shortstop Elli de La Cruz endured an emotional Sunday as he chose to play a day after the death of his elder sister, Genelis de La Cruz Sanchez.
D La Cruz honored his memory with “Rip” written on his clat and hat for the game against host Chicago cub. When he worked in the sixth innings, De La Cruz patted his jersey on his heart, pointed to the sky and clapped before crossing the plate of the house, then a heart with his hands.
According to media reports, family members in the Republic of Dominican said that Sanchez died for a long time, following unspecified health issues.
23-year-old Elli de la Cruz refused to talk with reporters before and after the game, which the cub won 7-3. He scored 2 -for -3, two runs with two RBI and walked one. Home run in this season since the onset of his major league in June 2023, his team-high and 318 career games finished 50th in the Games.
Reds manager Terry Frankona said before the game, “We told him that we will support everything we need to do.” “He wants to play today, and then we will go from there.”
According to the player’s wishes, the team refused to provide more details.
After the game, Frankona said it was a difficult situation but wanted to be available for D La Cruise Team.
Frankona said, “We care a lot about playing and winning the game. But in a hurry, you are reminiscent of what exactly is important.” “I think everyone placed his head on a kunda with him today, today it is just trying to take care of him.”
Reds on Monday opened a three-game domestic series against Millvauki Braves. There was no word on the availability of de la cruise on Monday.
-Bield level media
