During a game against the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl experienced a wrist injury after colliding with shortstop Elly De La Cruz while pursuing a fly ball. Friedl, who also sustained other injuries during the game, was set to undergo an MRI for his wrist. Despite the collision leading to a double for the White Sox, De La Cruz had a standout performance, hitting a crucial home run that pushed the game into extra innings. Friedl accepted blame for the miscommunication during the play that led to the injury.
"Shoot, man, that's a play that the only player in baseball that makes that play is Elly," manager Terry Francona said. "And he damn near did there, too."
"I called it about halfway there," he said. "There's no way he heard me."
"I know right now it's just a little stiff from the collision," Friedl said. "I'll get the MRI and just go from there."
Friedl took the blame for the lack of communication on the play.
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