Cubs' Dansby Swanson leaves game vs. Cardinals with 'left side discomfort' after swing-and-miss
Swanson threw down his helmet after missing with his swing, looking as if he may have hurt his hand or wrist.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson exited Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to discomfort in his left side following an awkward swing at a 96 mph fastball from Hunter Dobbins. The pitch was outside the outer part of the strike zone, and Swanson swung and missed. After the contact, Swanson dropped his helmet and showed signs of discomfort, as if squeezing and releasing his right hand and twisting his wrist.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell and the team trainer were quickly on the field to assess the situation. Swanson was replaced in the lineup by James Triantos during the plate appearance and was later replaced at shortstop by Nico Hoerner. Despite the setback, the Cubs managed to score 2 runs in the inning, thanks to a home run hit by Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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