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Injury Return: George Shines with 4 Hits, Walk-Off
8 Jul
Summary
- Kendall George collected four hits in his second game back.
- George delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth.
- The outfielder returned after recovering from a patellar tendon injury.
Kendall George has swiftly returned to form following his injury layoff, proving to be the hero in his second game back with Double-A Tulsa. He collected four hits, including the walk-off single that clinched a 4-3 victory for the Drillers against Springfield.
George's performance on Tuesday saw him reach safely in all five plate appearances, finishing 4-for-4 with a triple and a walk. His crucial ninth-inning single scored the go-ahead run, capping an impressive offensive display.
The 21-year-old outfielder, a 2023 first-round pick, rejoined Double-A after a five-game rehab stint. He had suffered an injury to his patellar tendon in late May. George is now seemingly fully recovered and has improved his season statistics.
