Red Sox Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez Leaves Game With Injury

Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a right ankle injury after colliding at first base with Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Rodriguez was covering the bag on a grounder played by first baseman Blake Swihart in the sixth inning.

Gurriel slid head-first into the bag. Rodriguez jumped over him but landed awkwardly on his right foot before tumbling to the ground.

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Rodriguez was pulled from the game by manager Alex Cora after attempting a few practice pitches.

He tossed 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out five.

Rodriguez was replaced by Heath Hembree.