Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez was the unfortunate recipient of a nut shot in Tuesday’s American League Wild Card Game, which New York won, 8-4.
Relief pitcher David Robertson was one of the main reasons why, as he came in in a huge spot with the bases loaded, and did his job. Robertson, who was a closer earlier in the year, entered the game in an unorthodox spot — in the third inning — but it didn’t seem to faze him at all. He lasted 3.1 innings — striking out five batters, giving up only three hits and no earned runs.
Toward the end of his stint, in the sixth inning, Robertson delivered a priceless reaction. One of his pitches was fouled off and unfortunately drilled Sanchez in the groin, to which Robertson responded by gasping and holding his groin in solidarity.
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Sanchez was fine, and that was the end of that. But he might need an ice pack right about now.
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