X-ray negative on Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez after he was hit by line drive against the Cardinals philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies fans can inhale a murmur of help.
Left hand pitcher Ranger Suárez left Saturday’s down against the St. Louis Cardinals after he was hit by a line drive in the subsequent inning, yet X-beams taken on the injury returned negative. “Everything is great,” Suárez said through a mediator after the Phillies’ 6-1 triumph.
“Need to say thanks to God on this one.” Suárez, who entered the game tied for the significant association lead with nine successes, left with a swollen left hand after he was penetrated by a 106.1 mph line drive off the bat of Alec Burleson in the subsequent inning. To complete the inning, the lefty picked up the ball and threw it to first, where he winced in pain. He covered his face with his glove, returned to the clubhouse, and then he went to the dugout.
“When the ball hit me, I realized I would not have been ready to proceed,” he said, prior to kidding. “I want to further develop my pitches so that doesn’t repeat.”
Suárez said the ball hit him with respect to the thumb that is more muscle than bone. There’s irritation, however Suárez said he would be aware in two or three days whether he’ll have the option to make his next booked start.
“Delighted to see he’s doing alright and trust he gets better soon,” said Bryce Harper, who homered in the success.
Suárez resigned every one of the six hitters he confronted, striking out two.
He started Saturday’s game second in the National League in ERA (1.75), first in batting average against (.171), first in WHIP (0.82), and sixth in strikeouts (77). Spencer Turnbull struck out six out of three scoreless innings in the wake of stepping in Suárez and the Phillies won their eighth in a row at home.
