The US superior to the ultimate of the World Baseball Traditional after tonight’s 14-2 victory over Cuba, although the sport noticed distinguished gamers from each groups make early exits. Nolan Arenado was hit in the best hand by an Elian Leyva pitch within the backside of the fifth inning and was faraway from the sport. Within the backside of the sixth, Yoan Moncada tracked again from third base in pursuit of a Kyle Schwarber fly ball, however collided with left fielder Roel Santos (who made the catch).
Moncada is the extra critical scenario, as on the very least, the third baseman is day-to-day with a bruised rib, because the White Sox introduced throughout the recreation. Afterwards, Cuba supervisor Armando Johnson advised reporters (together with ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez) after the sport that Moncada had suffered a concussion, however USA Right now’s Bob Nightengale tweeted that Moncada was cleared after being handled for a potential concussion.
As for Arenado, x-rays had been unfavorable on his hand, and the Cardinals third baseman gave the impression to be in comparatively good spirits within the dugout following the HBP. United States supervisor Mark DeRosa advised ESPN’s Marly Rivera and different reporters postgame that Arenado “would have fought me on” staying within the recreation had the rating not been so lopsided.
Accidents have been an ongoing storyline of the WBC, notably Jose Altuve’s thumb fracture that may require surgical procedure, or Edwin Diaz’s season-threatening proper knee surgical procedure. Dropping Moncada and Arenado to important accidents would’ve solely added to the talk over the added dangers posed by gamers’ participation on this high-intensity video games, and but naturally, threat is inevitable in any type of aggressive surroundings. Given the lengthy checklist of accidents suffered by gamers in Spring Coaching (both in video games or in exercise drills) and the random nature of accidents typically, it’s arduous to say that gamers would’ve essentially be safer in camp with their groups than enjoying within the WBC.
Given the uncertainty round Moncada, the White Sox will possible maintain him sidelined for no less than just a few days to completely monitor his well being. It’s potential this is perhaps all Moncada must recuperate, however with Opening Day looming, the Sox will certainly no less than take into account an injured-list placement to start the season if Moncada’s rib downside remains to be lingering, or if any concussion signs floor.
