Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits Blue Jays game after base-running collision
Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Yankees on Friday night after colliding with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left a Toronto Blue Jays game against the New York Yankees after a base-running collision. The incident occurred during a chaotic play at third base when Guerrero Jr. collided with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. According to CityNews, Lombard's knee hit the side of Guerrero's head.
Guerrero Jr. was removed from the game and replaced by Charles McAdoo. The Blue Jays' manager, John Schneider, told reporters that Guerrero is undergoing concussion testing and experiencing a headache.
The Blue Jays won the game 3-1, with Shane Bieber throwing six strong innings and Alejandro Kirk hitting a home run. The win was Toronto's fourth in five games.
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