Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton suffered an obvious left knee damage and was carted off the sphere throughout Saturday evening’s recreation in opposition to the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
In reduction of starter Jake Woodford within the fourth inning, Stratton was dealing with his first batter, Tyler Stephenson, with the bases loaded. Stratton uncorked a wild pitch, permitting Jonathan India to attain from third. On the play, Elly De La Cruz additionally scored from second to offer the Reds an 8-2 lead as Stratton missed the flip from catcher Joey Bart. He chased the ball to the backstop however fell awkwardly making an attempt to retrieve it, clutching his left leg.
Stratton was charged with an error on the play.
Jalen Beeks changed Stratton and retired the subsequent two batters to finish the inning.
Stratton, 27, is 2-1 with a 3.58 ERA in 36 reduction appearances this season.
–Area Degree Media
