Mike Matheny was struck by the emotion surrounding Aledmys Diazs grand slam just two days after the death of the shortstops close childhood friend Jose .
Aledmys Diaz slugs a grand slam to put the Cardinals ahead in his first game back after spending time with Jose Fernandezs family.
9/27/16: Aledmys Diaz slugs a grand slam to put the Cardinals ahead in his first game back from childhood friend Jose Fernandezs funeral #PapaSlam Check .
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny discusses an emotional night for Aledmys Diaz following a 12-5 road win over the Reds Check out for .