Alfonzo plays for Dodgers amid family tragedy after Venezuela quakes
The Dodgers catcher received a standing ovation in his return after his stepmother and sister were found dead following last month's earthquakes.
Eliezer Alfonzo took the field for the Dodgers against the Padres while carrying the weight of a personal tragedy. His stepmother Patricia and younger sister Eliana were reportedly found dead after earthquakes struck Venezuela last month. The two had been reported missing, and Alfonzo had held onto hope they would be found alive. Teammate Miguel Rojas offered visible support, with both players writing tributes on their caps before the game.
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