MESA, Ariz. -- Felix Hernandez's first Cactus League start ended in painful fashion on Monday as the Mariners' ace was knocked from the game against the Cubs in the second inning after taking a hard line drive off his right elbow.
Hernandez had recorded one out in the second inning when Cubs catcher Victor Caratini hit a shot up the middle that caught Hernandez before he could react. The 31-year-old immediately wheeled off the mound in pain and didn't attempt to field the ball as Caratini ran to first.
Mariners trainer Rob Nodine and manager Scott Servais quickly ran out to check on Hernandez, who was ushered quickly to the clubhouse, screaming in frustration as he reached the dugout.