The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox were facing off in the first of a three-game set at Fenway Park on Monday night. With starter Jake Odorizzi, who has been rolling lately, on the mound, the Astros had to feel good about their chances of staying hot. Unfortunately, disaster struck in the fifth inning. With a 2-1 lead and two outs, Odorizzi induced a slow ground ball to first base, which resulted in an out. However, the Astros hurler ran to first in order to cover the bag, crumpling to the ground in pain in the process with a scary-looking leg injury. Odorizzi was carted off the field in a sight that no spots fan wants to see.
Astros SP Jake Odorizzi is carted off the field after an apparent leg injury. š pic.twitter.com/hmkTrY4UeW
ā FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 17, 2022
Here's hoping that the injury to Odorizzi isn't as bad as it looked. It's just devastating for Odorizzi, who had seemed to find his form recently, as he had allowed just one earned run in his last three outings.
The veteran right-hander has had bad injury luck the past few seasons, making less than 30 starts due to finger, chest and back injuries. Odorizzi appeared poised for a strong rebound campaign in 2022. Unfortunately, his campaign was cut short with this grim-looking injury against the Red Sox.
The Astros should provide an update on Odorizzi after the game.
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