Debut Amid Devastation | California News
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Rookie catcher Eliezer Alfonzo is set to make his Major League Baseball debut this Sunday with the Dodgers — but his moment of triumph is overshadowed by devastating tragedy. Just eleven days ago, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing his stepmother and sister and leaving his father, a former MLB player, trapped in the rubble, still leading rescue efforts. Alfonzo, called up from Triple-A after the Dodgers’ regular catcher went on the injured list, is poised to start behind the plate and bat ninth — a career milestone achieved while his family endures unimaginable loss. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b63b41da22b54363
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