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PhilliesRanger Suárez Exits After Line Drive to Thigh, NLDS Game 2 Start in Doubt

The left-hander faces further evaluation with a decision due by Oct. 6 for the Division Series rotation.

Overview

  • Suárez was struck in the left inner thigh by a Ryan Jeffers comebacker in the fifth inning and left the game for evaluation.
  • The Phillies labeled the injury a left inner-thigh contusion and said more tests are forthcoming.
  • His regular season ends at 157 1/3 innings with a 3.20 ERA and 12 wins after this shortened outing.
  • He remains the projected Game 2 starter for the NLDS, though his availability is uncertain pending medical clearance.
  • In the 5-0 loss to the Twins, Suárez allowed three earned runs on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings as Max Lazar took over in relief, and the defeat cost Philadelphia the NL’s top seed.