What happened: Play was paused for an injury delay involving Jose Altuve in the bottom of the eighth inning, with the score at 3-8. The nature and severity of the issue were not immediately clear.

Why it matters: Any injury to Altuve carries weight given his standing as a central bat in the lineup. A scare this late in a multi-run game raises the stakes as the regular season grinds on.

What to watch: Watch for an official word on Altuve's status and whether he stays in the game or exits.

Sources

  • @ESPN