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Pitcher Faints After Ankle Hit by 99 MPH Fastball
4 Jul
Summary
- Pitcher Randy Vásquez fainted while going for an ankle X-ray.
- He was struck by a 99 mph comeback liner to his ankle.
- The Padres lost to the Dodgers 12-7 after a large lead evaporated.
San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez experienced a medical emergency, fainting while en route to an X-ray for an ankle injury. The incident occurred after Vásquez was struck by a 99 mph line drive to his right ankle in the first inning of Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although he remained in the game for two additional innings, the team opted for precautionary checks following his exit.
While Vásquez is reported to be stable, he was transported to the emergency room for further evaluation and tests concerning the fainting episode and his ankle. He had pitched three innings, yielding four runs on seven hits. The Padres ultimately lost the game 12-7, having initially held a 6-0 advantage, marking a significant comeback victory for the Dodgers.
