Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Prior to Edinson Volquez taking the mound for his start at Game 1 of the World Series, reports emerged that his father, Daniel Volquez, died in the Dominican Republic of heart disease.
Source close to the Volquez family confirms to @Enrique_Rojas1 and @ESPNDeportes that Edinson Volquez's father died today in the DR
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) October 27, 2015
ESPN’s Enrique Rojas reported that Volquez learned of the death while on his way to the ballpark:
Our @Enrique_Rojas1 reporting that Edinson Volquez learned about his father's death on the way to the ballpark today.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) October 28, 2015
Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
Which conflicts with the Associated Press’ report that Volquez has no knowledge of the situation:
The person said Volquez was not aware of the passing of 63-year-old Daniel Volquez, who had been dealing with heart disease in the Dominican Republic. His son took the mound for his World Series debut as scheduled to a roar from the crowd inside Kauffman Stadium.
And the Kansas City Royals:
Just to be clear: The Royals are saying Volquez doesn't know about his father's reported death. @Enrique_Rojas1 is reporting otherwise.
— Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) October 28, 2015
Kyle Rivas/Getty Images
