Gomez Bruised

by Jesse on May 3, 2008 11:08 AM EDT in News Comment 5 comments

Being pulled from Friday's game was a precautionary measure.

In the fifth inning of last night's game, Carlos Gomez was diving into second base for what would be his second steal of the night. The throw from Ivan Rodriguez came in low and to the first base side of the bag, and caught Gomez in the left side of his head. While the impact didn't knock him unconscious, Tiger shortstop Edgar Renteria told Gomez to "stay put".

Following an on-the-field assessment, physicians and staff sat Gomez up, put him on a cart and removed him from the game. A brief evaluation by medical personnel deemed him fine, with a headache and a bruise the only things to show for getting hit by a baseball. While it's likely the Twins may keep him out of tonight's game, Gomez had this to say about his availability:

"I'll see how I feel tomorrow. I did hit my head, so it's hard to tell if we play tomorrow or not."

Tonight's game kicks off just after 6pm, CST.

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I was so scared!

I was so glad to read last night that he was doing fine.

"Don't take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us."

by Twins Territory on May 3, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Scary

I kept thinking, “How could he get knocked out on a throw from the catcher if it hit his helmet?” I’ve seen guys get beaned in that spot in the helmet and jog down to first. It just shows you how hard Rodriguez throws. He has an absolute canon. I’m just glad it wasn’t a concussion or anything. Hopefully he can get back out there tonight.

One other thing. I have never seen a guy beat a Rodriguez throw so easily. I know he stole that on the pitcher, but it was a perfect throw and it didn’t manage to get there until Gomez’s head was where most guys hands are. In other words, Gomez was three feet faster than the fastest runners. I say the fastest runners because only the fastest runners even try to steal against Rodriguez.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 3, 2008 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs