There was a frightening moment during this afternoon’s Phillies-Blue Jays doubleheader Thursday when Phillies’ reliever Jose Alvarez took a 105 mph line drive to the groin.
Jose Alvarez, one of the best relievers the Phillies have, just took a line drive to the groin. He finished the play, but was carted off the field pic.twitter.com/KsUcB9BsVW
— Shaun Nestor (@shaun_nestor) August 20, 2020
This ball was hit at 105.3 mph. It went off the “thigh” of José Álvarez.
Man. pic.twitter.com/oR9g5ufI4y
— Bob Wankel (@Bob_Wankel) August 20, 2020
Alvarez was somehow able to make the play on first before collapsing on the field and get carted off.
.@Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarez is attended to after being hit by a @BlueJays ball. pic.twitter.com/mI5v93nYK0
— Harry Scull Jr (@hsjrphoto) August 20, 2020
#Phillies reliever Jose Alvarez carted off after taking Gurriel liner to midsection for third out of 5th. #Bluejays pic.twitter.com/Sgi0efmDHB
— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) August 20, 2020
Alvarez has been one of the best relievers in baseball and it would be a huge blow for the Phillies if he’s out for an extended period of time.
Jose Alvarez is being carted off the field after being drilled in the groin with a line drive. Obviously, losing him for any length of time would be a disaster.
— Tim Kelly (@TimKellySports) August 20, 2020
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