Reds Elly De La Cruz enjoyed his second All-Star experience with his mom on the trip. He wore a tribute to his sister inscribed in his suit.

Star experience that seemed to live up to all those childhood dreams and justify all the nervous energy. “You grow up watching it on TV, and you’re like, ‘I want to do that one day,’ “ he said.

The Cincinnati Reds are 50-47 at the All-Star break and sit just 2 1/2 games back of a National League Wild Card spot.