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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…
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