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2mo ago

MLB Players and Umpires Fall Ill in Scorching Heatwave

Elly De La Cruz among those now recovering from heat-related illnesses with temperatures forecast to climb further.

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz vomits during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton had to be helped off the field during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field.
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Overview

  • Games in St. Louis and Chicago proceeded under temperatures above 90°F and high humidity that drove heat indices into triple digits.
  • Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz vomited on the field in the fourth inning but returned to hit a two-run home run in extra innings.
  • Seattle reliever Trent Thornton was treated for heat exhaustion and assisted off the mound during the eighth inning.
  • Home plate umpire Chad Whitson left his assignment with dehydration but was cleared to return to third base the following day.
  • MLB teams have increased on-field hydration and cooling measures as forecasters warn the dangerous heatwave will persist into the week.