Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola leaves Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning after sustaining a right knee contusion. Multiple reports say Nola is struck by a line drive on the leg and is unable to continue.
The injury occurs when a leadoff comebacker from Jesús Sánchez ricochets off Nola’s leg, prompting his early exit. The accounts also note that Nola had been active in the game before the incident, including reaching a career milestone: he becomes the 94th pitcher in MLB history to record 2,000 strikeouts when he retires Brandon Valenzuela in the second inning.
Outlets primarily focus on the same on-field event and its timing, with the main differences being how they describe the severity and circumstances of the hit and the exact sequence of plays leading up to Nola’s departure.
