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Multiple MLB Players Exit Games With Injuries
Several players left games early due to injuries on Thursday and Wednesday. The Angels placed one player on the injured list. Other teams adjusted lineups and pitching plans.
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A player for the Kansas City Royals left Thursday's game after twisting his right knee while making a play at shortstop in the fourth inning. He completed the inning but was replaced by a pinch hitter in the following inning and is scheduled for testing.
The Los Angeles Angels placed Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list before Wednesday's game. Trout said he believed the injury was cramping and expressed optimism about a short absence. Jose Siri started in center field in his place.
A New York Yankees player left Thursday's game after fouling a ball off his inner groin area. He finished the at-bat and remained in the game. Adley Rutschman left Thursday's game in the ninth inning after being hit on the helmet by a throw while running to first base. He is being evaluated and is questionable for Friday's game.
A World Cup match near Citizens Bank Park postponed the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets series for one day. m. ET at Wrigley Field between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Soriano, originally scheduled to start for the Angels on Thursday, was scratched to receive an extra day of rest after being hit by a line drive last Saturday.
He is now expected to pitch Friday.
