This was the nightmare scenario.
Supporters of the World Baseball Classic touted that teammates on Major League Baseball teams could face off in the tournament while representing their countries.
The downside is that one of those players could get hurt during the competition. And, well, no one could have foreseen what happened Saturday in Jalisco, Mexico.
Royals catcher Drew Butera tried to score the winning run for Team Italy in the bottom of the ninth inning against Team Venezuela. Unfortunately, Butera ran into the left knee of Venezuela catcher Salvador Perez, his Royals teammate.
Collision between teammates Sal Perez & Drew Butera pic.