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Mets first baseman carted off after collision
Jared Young was injured in a scary on-field collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during Thursday's game against Philadelphia.
In brief
Jared Young was injured in a scary on-field collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during Thursday's game against Philadelphia. Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field after colliding with teammate pitcher Nolan McLean, and was taken to the hospital for evaluation but reported feeling in his extremities…
Mets first baseman injured in collision
Jared Young was carted off the field Thursday night at Citi Field after colliding with pitcher Nolan McLean during the top of the 6th inning against the Phillies.
How the collision happened
Outfielder Justin Crawford hit a slow dribbler to first base. As McLean scrambled to cover the bag, he accidentally collided with Young, striking him in the face with his legs while lunging for the ball.
Immediate response from teammates
Manager Andy Green and an athletic trainer ran out from the dugout. Catcher Francisco Alvarez appeared to be praying, and players from both teams gathered around Young as he was carted off.
Young shows positive signs
Young flashed a thumbs up to the crowd as he was carted off the field. The Mets said he was taken to the hospital for further examination but has feeling in his extremities.
“feeling in his extremities”
Young's season statistics
The 31-year-old first baseman was hitting .266 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs this season before the injury.
Here's the gist
Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field after colliding with teammate pitcher Nolan McLean, and was taken to the hospital for evaluation but reported feeling in his extremities.
