What happened: Austin Riley was involved in an injury delay in the bottom of the first inning, with the score at 4-3. Play was paused while he was attended to. His status for the remainder of the game is being monitored.
Why it matters: Riley is a middle-of-the-order run producer, so any time he is slowed on the field it carries lineup and standings weight over a long season. An early-game delay puts his availability in question just as the game is opening up.
What to watch: Watch for whether Riley stays in the game or is removed, and for any follow-up on the nature of the delay.
Sources
- @ESPN