Astros’ Odorizzi (leg discomfort) exits on stretcher

BOSTON — Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi fell operating to cowl first base within the fifth inning Monday evening in opposition to the Boston Purple Sox and was taken off the Fenway Park subject on a stretcher.

The Astros introduced Odorizzi had decrease left leg discomfort, including that they may launch extra info when out there.

Odorizzi, who entered the sport with a 15⅔ inning shutout streak, appeared to twist his left leg awkwardly on the supply to Kike Hernandez. When he turned to cowl first base, he took a step after which sprawled out, face down, on the grass.

He remained there after the out was recorded, and Astros employees rushed to are inclined to him. He was loaded onto a stretcher and wheeled off to an outfield exit. Astros teammates hovered across the infield because the stretcher arrived.

The 32-year-old veteran entered the sport with a 3-2 file this season to go together with a 3.38 ERA and 17 strikeouts. The Purple Sox led 2-1 when he left. The sport was tied at 2-2 within the sixth inning when it was delayed by rain.

The Related Press contributed to this report.