**Elly De La Cruz Hits Home Run Against Cubs, Claims It Was His Sister’s Spirit Coaching Him from Beyond**
In a heartwarming yet hilariously bizarre turn of events, Cincinnati Reds rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz hit a home run against the Chicago Cubs just days after the passing of his sister, who he claims is now his “personal ghost coach.” Witnesses reported that as De La Cruz rounded the bases, he shouted, “Thanks for the tips, sis! I owe you a ghostly dinner!”
De La Cruz, who has been making headlines for his impressive performance on the field, took a moment to reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of the game. “I was feeling down, but then I heard her voice saying, ‘Elly, swing like you’re trying to hit a piñata at my birthday party!’” he said, while wearing a T-shirt that read “Ghosts Make Great Coaches.”
Fans were quick to jump on the bandwagon, with one enthusiastic supporter, Bob “The Baseball Oracle” Thompson, declaring, “If Elly can hit home runs with his sister’s spirit, I’m going to start consulting my late goldfish for fantasy football advice!”
Even Cubs players were taken aback. “I thought I saw a ghost in the outfield,” said Cubs outfielder Ian Happ. “Turns out it was just Elly’s sister giving him the thumbs up. I’m still trying to figure out how to get my grandma to haunt me during games.”
As De La Cruz continues to dazzle fans with his skills, he’s also started a new trend: “Ghost Coaching.” He’s reportedly been giving lessons to other players on how to channel their deceased relatives for performance boosts. “I’m just waiting for Joey Votto to start talking to his great-aunt,” he quipped.
In the end, De La Cruz’s home run not only brought joy to Reds fans but also sparked a new wave of supernatural sports coaching. Who knew that the afterlife could be so beneficial for batting averages? As one fan put it, “If my grandma can help me bake cookies from beyond, I’m sure she can help me hit a home run too!”
