Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz not only played against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday after being informed about the death of his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez, he also honored her memory both on his gear and with his play on the field.

Cincinnati Reds slugger Elly De La Cruz pointed to the sky after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs one day after the death of his older sister.

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz played with a heavy heart on Sunday. That’s what he wanted to do after learning of the death of his sister, Genelis. De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and scored two runs in Cincinnati’s loss to the Chicago Cubs.