Chicago – The Cincinnati Reds star, Elly de la Cruz, played with a heavy heart on Sunday. That is what I wanted to do after learning about the death of his sister, Genelis.
De la Cruz connected a two-run homer and scored two races in Cincinnati’s 7-3 defeat against Chicago puppies. Manager Terry Francona said that the 23 -year -old campocort insisted that he wanted to play at the end of the weekend series, and that the team would support him.
“It is proud to be available,” Francona said. “Children like that, Carlos Santana in Cleveland was very similar, and for a child he is so young, that is an admirable feature.”
De la Cruz refused to talk to the media. The Reds also refused to offer details about the situation, citing De de la Cruz’s wishes.
“We care a lot to play a game and win, but in a hurry you remember what is really important,” said Francona. “So I think everyone kept their heads in a turn with him today, just trying to take care of him.”
De la Cruz connected a single in the first and flew in the room. He connected for his 12th home run in the sixth and walked and scored on the sacrifice fly of Tyler Stephenson in the ninth.
The 50th Homer of his Cruz career was an imposing trip along the right line. The estimated distance was 423 feet with an output speed of 117.4 mph.
While taking his final steps towards the plate, from the cross he gave him some palmaditas in his chest, said the sky and applauded. After playing home, he made a heart with his hands.
