Andrew Romine has repeatedly apologized to Manny Machado for hitting him with a pitch during Sunday’s game between the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Romine, whose primary position is not pitcher, entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the Dodgers leading 9-1. After giving up a three-run home run to Justin Turner, Romine hit Machado on the wrist with a pitch. Romine reportedly apologized to Machado several times for hitting him.
Pitching position player Andrew Romine apologized about five times to Manny Machado for hitting him with a pitch after Turner's HR.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) August 19, 2018
Following the game, Machado told Romine that he feels “fine” when Romine went to check on him.
Manny Machado is just outside the Mariners clubhouse getting X-Rays; Andrew Romine walked over to check on him and apologized again for hitting him. Machado told him he feels fine.
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) August 19, 2018
Hopefully, Machado is indeed okay and is able to escape a serious injury. Romine, who has played first base, second base, shortstop, third base, left field, and center field for the Mariners this season, was pitching for the second time in three games on Sunday.
