The St. Louis heat didn’t just simmer—it scorched. As the Cincinnati Reds battled the Cardinals, each inning dragged under punishing conditions. The temperature hit 92 degrees at first pitch, with a heat index climbing into triple digits, turning the game into a true test of endurance for everyone on the field.
That brutal reality came to a head when Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz suddenly vomited on the infield, forcing an immediate stoppage. “The game is halted while #Reds trainers attended to SS Elly De La Cruz, who threw up in the dirt and grass,” reported John Denton. The grounds crew rushed out with a rake and shovel—this wasn’t just another heatwave moment.
But in typical De La Cruz fashion, he stayed in the game. That decision wasn’t just gutsy—it underscored his durability and drive. Elly entered the matchup coming off a 1-for-4 performance and leads the team in both home runs (16) and RBIs (50). Among all major league hitters, he’s ranked 14th in both categories—a stat line that reflects more than just talent; it shows reliability. That’s what made the incident even more alarming. If he is going down in the heat, how dangerous are these conditions for everyone else on the field?
The game is halted while #Reds trainers attended to SS Elly De La Cruz, who threw up in the dirt and grass. The temperature was 92 degrees at first pitch and the heat index is expected to reach triple digits today. The grounds crew brought out a rake and shovel for the cleanup.
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) June 21, 2025
The episode was captured by Chatterbox Sports, who posted, “Elly De La Cruz just threw up out in the field but stayed in the game.” It wasn’t just another routine moment—it highlighted the human side of baseball, where heat and fatigue don’t care about stats or standings.
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