seven May 15, 2022; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals wide receiver Keibert Ruiz (20) on the field before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills – USA TODAY Sports
Washington Nationals wide receiver Kebert Ruiz was pulled off the field against the St. Louis Cardinals and taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The Washington Nationals are looking for spoilers after becoming the first team in the NL to be eliminated from playoff contention. But one of their players was injured during the team’s Sept. 8 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Just reading is a painful injury.
Catcher Caybert Ruiz was hit in the groin by a foul shot by Cardinals rookie outfielder Bendelluzio A hit in the second inning. Ruiz then dropped his catcher mask to the ground during a team inspection. He was eventually replaced by Riley Adams in the sixth.
After the game, it was revealed that Ruiz’s testicles were swollen and sent to the hospital. Manager David Martinez has revealed they are taking the bus to Philly for Ruiz for the weekend series against the Phillies.
Hard to tell: Keibert Ruiz was taken to the hospital with a swollen testicle after being hit by a foul ball. The Nationals were waiting for his return before they all left for Philadelphia.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) September 8, 2022
was hit this afternoon in a A welcome zone foul, Keibert Ruiz is being tested at a nearby hospital for swollen testicles. Martinez said they plan to wait for him to return.
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) September 8, 2022
Keibert Ruiz was taken to hospital with serious injuries
Before he went out, Ruiz went 1 for 3 on home runs. The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 11-6.
This season, Ruiz’s batting average is 0.251, last season was 0.313 – base percentage, 0.360 slugging percentage, 7 Homer, 36 RBIs and 99 hits in 112 games.
Ruiz’s status is worth monitoring, especially to see if he can play in any of Washington’s three games against Philadelphia. Here’s hoping he can play for the team as soon as possible.
