The Houston Astros experienced an injury scare during their 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves when nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve was removed due to right foot discomfort. Manager Joe Espada stated precautions were taken, as Altuve, who leads the team with 25 home runs and has 2,378 career hits, was evaluated by a doctor post-game while the Astros are tied for first place in the AL West.
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The Toronto Blue Jays plan to continue walking Shohei Ohtani after his record-setting performance of reaching base nine times in an 18-inning game against the Dodgers, where he hit two doubles and two home runs. Following a game-tying homer in the seventh inning, Jays manager John Schneider stated they aim to minimize Ohtani's impact at the plate, resulting in multiple intentional walks. Want More Context? 🔎
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George Springer left the Jays' Game 3 loss with a right side injury after fouling a pitch, prompting concerns of a possible oblique strain that could end his postseason. If sidelined, Toronto may shift Bo Bichette to DH, possibly bringing back Joey Loperfido to replace Springer on the roster, significantly impacting the team's chances in the series. Want More Context? 🔎
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As the World Series progresses, the Blue Jays faced a heart-wrenching 18-inning loss to the Dodgers, with Freddie Freeman's walk-off home run marking the longest game in Series history. Meanwhile, George Springer is awaiting MRI results for right side discomfort, which could affect Toronto's lineup, while coaching changes are happening across MLB, including the Mets hiring a new hitting coach. Want More Context? 🔎
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