An awkward slide into second base in the sixth inning Friday night left Gregory Polanco clutching at his left knee in pain and forced the right fielder to exit the Pirates' 5-3 win over the Marlins at PNC Park.
Polanco, after getting his left spike caught in the dirt when sliding to avoid a throw from right-center field, was on the ground in obvious pain for several minutes before walking off the field with his right arm draped around the shoulder of trainer Bryan Housand. The team announced Polanco was removed because of "left shoulder and left knee discomfort."
An update was not provided following the win, though the Pirates are expected to release more information Saturday.
"Yeah, it didn’t look good," Clint Hurdle said when asked if he held his breath following the slide. "Obviously, he showed some discomfort in a couple different areas, so we’ll see how it plays out."
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