This article was originally published on www.si.com as Elly De La Cruz, Shohei Ohtani Go Viral With Special Moment During Dodgers-Reds Game.

“Elly. Elly! Elly, PLEASE!” screamed the throng of youngsters, almost all of them clad in Braves caps yet some of them sporting the No. 44 jersey worn by one of the game’s most dynamic talents.

Cincinnati Reds teammates marvel at All-Star Elly De La Cruz's ability to focus and perform during a time of grief for close-knit family.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona had a lighthearted moment during Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals. While making a pitching change in the fifth inning, shortstop Elly De

Abbott and De La Cruz both entered in the sixth inning. The left-hander pitched a perfect 1-2-3 inning. He got Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Riley Greene to fly out to center field and got Randy Arozarena to ground out softly to first base. De La Cruz went 0-2 with a strikeout and a flyout to left field.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott pitched a 1-2-3 sixth inning, and Elly De La Cruz went 0-for-2 as the duo soaked in the MLB All-Star Game vibe.

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz is finding new ways to step up to the plate and deliver to fans off the field.

Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to nine games with a two-run double in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2.