The Los Angeles Dodgers not only endured more offensive struggles in a loss to the L.A. Angels on Friday night, but another injury as well when AJ Pollock came up lame in the sixth inning after an attempt to catch a sinking line drive.
It was the second such play Pollock attempted to make in the inning, with both dropping in front of him and resulting in a run scoring. Pollock was immediately removed from the game and replaced by Sheldon Neuse, who had pinch-hit for designated hitter Matt Beaty.
“Right now, as I understand it, it’s a Grade 1 (strain).