Cubs’ Cody Bellinger injures left knee after crashing into wall vs. Astros
Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, left, signals to the dugout as Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) is slow to get up after catching a fly ball by Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 15, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/David J. Phillip]
HOUSTON (AP) — Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger left Monday night’s game against the Houston Astros with a left knee injury after making an acrobatic catch in the seventh inning. Bellinger robbed Kyle Tucker of extra bases when he leaped and crashed into the padded wall just in front of the Houston bullpen in right-center. The 2019 National League MVP appeared to turn his left ankle when he landed after making the grab and crumpled to the ground. Manager David Ross said after the game he believed Bellinger avoided a serious injury. He said team doctors didn’t find any ligament damage.
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Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger (24) is helped by Seiya Suzuki (27), Christopher Morel (5) and Dansby Swanson (7) after catching a fly ball by Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 15, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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