Just one day after Elly De La Cruz's sister Genelis De La Cruz passed away, the 23-year-old insisted to play in the series finale against the Cubs on Sunday. “We just told him we will support whatever he needs to do,

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz unveils his intentions to be with his family this week following the passing of his sister.

Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz endured an emotional Sunday as he chose to play one day after the death of his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez.

Elly De La Cruz's sister Genelis De La Cruz passed away on Saturday. De La Cruz is scheduled to leave on Wednesday and go on the bereavement list, according to Charlie Goldsmith. The 23-year-old is very close to his family and keeps his private life very private.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz paid tribute to his older sister, Genelis, the best way he knew how on Sunday, June 1, launching one of the most emotional and memorable home runs of his career.

"We just told him we'll support whatever he needs to do. He wants to play today, and then we'll go from there."

Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz insisted on playing after learning of his sister's death. He went 2-for-3 with a home run.

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz played with a heavy heart. That’s what he wanted to do after learning of the death of his sister, Genelis.

Elly De La Cruz hit 887 feet worth of home runs in the fourth and sixth innings Tuesday to join Pete Rose in Cincinnati Reds history.