Debut Amid Grief, Tribute to Lost Loved Ones | Venice Beach News

In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring moment, Dodgers rookie Eliezer Alfonzo made his MLB debut just days after learning his sister Eliana and stepmother Patricia were among the thousands killed in devastating 7.0+ magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela. Still reeling from the loss, Alfonzo honored them by writing “EyP RIP” on his cap before his first pitch — a tribute that moved a roaring 46,000 fans at Dodger Stadium. Though the game ended in a 5-2 loss, Alfonzo’s emotional resilience and quiet tribute captured the nation’s heart. After nine years in the minors and a standout Triple-A season, he stepped up not just to play, but to honor those who can’t be there — carrying their memory with every swing. 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/79768dab719d82ed