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.

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.

Elly De La Cruz was expected to be back with the Reds Friday night without ever having gone on the bereavement list following the death of his older sister. He returned to the Dominican after ...

OAKLEY, Ohio (WKRC) - Some young fans got the chance to meet Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz Friday at the Kroger in Oakley. De La Cruz was appearing there as a brand ambassador for Ice Mountain Water. Video Quality Speed 00:00 00:34 Some young fans got the chance to meet Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz Friday at the Kroger in Oakley. (WKRC)

“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.

Elly De La Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. earned All-Star selections on the reserves for the American and National League. Both brought their significant others to the All-Star red carpet on July 15.