Dodgers' Miguel Rojas Was Close to Missing World Series Game 7 Due to Injury

"His game-tying homer in the ninth inning allowed the Dodgers to get to extra innings where eventually the team pulled out the tough 5-4 victory. Caught with an in-between play with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, an off-balance Rojas fired a strike from second base to catcher Will Smith at home to barely clip Toronto Blue Jays runner Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a force play. The Dodgers got out of that inning eventually, and the rest is history."

"Rojas irritated a intercostal injury he endured weeks ago. The aggravation happened on the hectic double play that ended Game 6. When Rojas woke up Saturday, his left rib cage was aching, Harris wrote. He had trouble raising his arm above his head. Rojas didn't know if he was going to be able to play in Game 7. He vocalized that concern with skipper Dave Roberts, and vowed to see how the injury would respond in the pregame prep period."

"Ultimately, some treatment off the field enabled Rojas to participate in what was the performance of his life both offensively and defensively. After some lengthy pregame treatment, and a few pain-relieving injections, Rojas ultimately got in good enough shape. He Toradol'd up, Roberts quipped. When Rojas took pregame batting practice on the field, even owner Mark Walter noticed how good his swing looked, remarking to those around him, He's hitting it pretty hard."

Miguel Rojas hit a game-tying homer in the ninth inning of Game 7 and later made an off-balance, bases-loaded throw from second base to catcher Will Smith to barely tag Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Rojas aggravated a preexisting intercostal injury during the double play that ended Game 6 and woke up with left rib-cage pain and limited arm mobility. He was uncertain about playing but received lengthy pregame treatment and pain-relieving injections that enabled participation. Manager Dave Roberts and medical staff monitored his status. Owner Mark Walter noted the strength of his batting-practice swing. Rojas recently reached free agency and has expressed a desire to play another season.

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