TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez sprained his right ankle and left Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning after being struck by a throw from pitcher Chris Bassitt as he stumbled awkwardly over first base on an infield single.
With Steven Kwan at first base and two outs, Ramírez hit a slow roller toward the mound. Right-hander Bassitt’s throw to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit Ramírez on the upper back, and the six-time All-Star stumbled over the base before falling in the dirt.
Ramírez lay on his back for a moment before receiving attention from an athletic trainer, then stood and walked off the field. The Guardians said Ramírez had a mild right ankle sprain.
Daniel Schneeman ran for Ramírez and went to second base, with Gabriel Arias moving from second to third.
Ramírez went 2 for 2 before departing, boosting his average to .274. He has five home runs and 15 RBIs in 31 games.
A day earlier during a , Ramírez become the . He stole another base in the first inning Friday.
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