Reds star Elly De La Cruz hits home run vs Cubs after death of sister

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit an emotional home run on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs and paid tribute to his sister, who he learned died the day before the game.

De La Cruz hit a two-run home run and crossed the plate twice in the Reds’ 7-3 loss to the Cubs.

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Reds manager Terry Francona said the shortstop wanted to play in the game despite dealing with the emotions from the death of his sister, Genelis.

"He takes so much pride in being available," Francona said. "Guys like that, Carlos Santana in Cleveland was very similar, and for a kid that's that young, that's an admirab...