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San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo sustained a right knee sprain during Saturday’s contest against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida. The injury occurred in the seventh inning when Rengifo attempted to throw home plate while defending against a relay play. He collapsed to the infield after releasing the ball and was subsequently transported from the field on a medical cart following evaluation by team medical personnel.
The incident happened during a pivotal moment in the game with the bases loaded. After fielding a line drive from Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz, Rengifo pursued a baserunner toward third base. When opposing runner Cedric Mullins broke for home, Rengifo was forced to make an off-balance throw across his body to the plate. The throw sailed wide, allowing two runs to score and tying the game at six.
Following Rengifo’s removal, the Padres made defensive adjustments, inserting Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and moving Jake Croneworth to second base. The Rays capitalized on the momentum shift, scoring four runs in the inning to ultimately win the game 7-6. The loss dropped San Diego out of the final National League Wild Card position.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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