Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar fouled a ball into a spot that nobody desires to be hit throughout Wednesday’s 8-0 loss to the Athletics.
Nootbaar, 25, was up within the backside of the fifth towards starter Paul Blackburn at Busch Stadium when he fouled an 0-1 pitch into the bottom and it ricocheted into his groin space.
The outfielder crumpled to the bottom in ache nearly instantly earlier than a staff coach might come out to take care of him.
Nootbaar remained within the sport for the remainder of the at-bat and struck out, however he was changed in the midst of the sixth inning by Jose Fermin.
The staff introduced that Nootbar left with what they known as a decrease stomach contusion.
Nootbaar was being checked out by medical doctors, Jeff Jones of the Belleville Information-Democrat reported.
Nootbaar completed the sport 1-for-3 as Cardinals ultimately fell to the lowly Athletics.
It has been a yr of disappointments for St. Louis, which is now 54-67 and tied for final within the Nationwide League Central.
Regardless of the Cardinals’ struggles this season, Nootbaar has had a powerful season outdoors of his painful evening.
His .835 OPS and three.2 wins above substitute (in response to Fangraphs) are each good for second on the staff.
The Cardinals start a four-game residence collection towards the Mets on Thursday.
