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.

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.

The rains of May have come and gone, and June is officially here. With it comes the heat of summer and the most red-hot version of Elly De La Cruz, who has already begun the month with a bang. Brewers scored plenty, Reds didn't. Reds lost, 7-0.

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Statcast measures the projected distance and exit velocity of Elly De La Cruz's 423-foot home run at an exit velocity of 117.4 mph

Elly De La Cruz hits a two-run home run to right field to cut the Reds' deficit to 5-2 against the Cubs in the top of the 6th inning