Chicago – Cincinnati Reds star Elly de la Cruz Played on Sunday with a heavy heart after learning of the death of his older sister, but manager Terry Francona said that the 23-year-old stécut insisted in alignment.
De la Cruz struck a two -point circuit and scored two points in cincinnati 7-3 loss At Chicago Cubs. Francona said Cruz insisted that he wanted to play in the weekend series final, and that the team was going to support him.
After his Home Run imposing – The 50th of his career – Cruz tapped his chest when he took his last steps towards the plate, showed the sky and applauded.
After walking on the plate, he made a heart shape with his hands.
“We care so much to play a game and win,” said Francona, “but in a hurry, you remember what is really important. So I think everyone has somehow kept their head on a pivot with him today, just trying to take care of him.”
Family members Confirmed at Z101 Digital In the Dominican Republic, the sister of Cruz, Genelis, died on Saturday after dealing with health problems for a while.
De la Cruz refused to speak with journalists on Sunday. The Reds also refused to offer more details, citing the wishes of DE CRUZ.
“It is so proud to be available,” said Francona. “Guys like that, Carlos Santana In Cleveland was very similar, and for a child, it is so young, it is an admirable line. “”
De la Cruz chose the first and flew to fourth. He connected for his 12th Homer (estimated at 423 feet) in the sixth and walked and marked Tyler StephensonThe sacrifice flies in the ninth.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
