Cubs’ Bellinger injures left knee after crashing into wall vs. Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Chicago Cubs middle fielder Cody Bellinger left Monday night time’s sport in opposition to the Houston Astros with left knee damage after making an acrobatic catch within the seventh inning.
Cubs supervisor David Ross mentioned he doesn’t imagine Bellinger’s damage is critical.
“Doc checked him out — nothing major,” Ross mentioned. “We’ll see how he wakes up in the morning. He’s icing it now … but all the checks the doc did, ligaments and things seem to be OK.”
Bellinger robbed Kyle Tucker of additional bases when he leaped and crashed into the padded wall simply in entrance of the Houston bullpen in right-center for the third out within the seventh. The 2019 National League MVP appeared to show his left ankle when he landed after making the seize and crumpled to the bottom.
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Right fielder Seiya Suzuki instantly motioned for assist and a coach got here to verify on Bellinger. After a few minutes, he slowly received to his ft and walked gingerly off the sector.
Bellinger was changed within the lineup by Miles Mastrobuoni.
