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.

The Reds’ offense had some trouble getting going early on in Saturday night’s contest against the Rays. The team had just two hits all evening -- that is, until a key two-out, two-run single by Elly De La Cruz in the seventh inning gave Cincinnati the lead,

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

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.