Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves after collision with Yankees' George Lombard at third base
Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays left Friday’s game after colliding with Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base. With Guerrero at first and Nathan Lukes at second in the sixth inning and the Blue Jays trailing 1-0, George Springer hit a grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon, who stepped on the bag to force out Lukes. McMahon…
On Friday, Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited a game after colliding with George Lombard Jr. of the Yankees at third base. This incident occurred during the sixth inning when the Blue Jays were trailing 1-0. With Guerrero at first base and Nathan Lukes at second, George Springer struck out with a grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon.
McMahon attempted to throw out Springer, but Yankees first baseman Luis García Jr. couldn't secure the throw, losing his glove in the process. Guerrero broke for third base, while García threw toward George Lombard, who was not attempting to get to the bag. In an attempt to leap over the sliding Guerrero, Lombard's left thigh struck Guerrero's head, causing his helmet to come loose.
Guerrero managed to get up and score the tying run, but appeared dazed after crossing the plate. Charles McAdoo took over at first base in the top of the seventh inning. Guerrero's batting average stands at .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs.
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