Masahiro Tanaka was forced to leave Friday’s game after sustaining an injury while running the bases.
During the sixth inning of the game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, Tanaka scored on an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly after reaching first base on an error by Adrian Gonzalez. Tanaka appeared to injure himself while running from third base to home plate.
sonofthebronx: Masahiro Tanaka reportedly experiences tightness in both hamstrings YES Network MLB Baseball: New York Yankees at New York Mets https://t.co/EFRGtiZTAh pic.twitter.com/xcOyxbYouf
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The Yankees pitcher did not return to the game due to stiffness in both hamstrings.
Stiffness in both hamstrings for Masahiro Tanaka. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) June 9, 2018
Prior to exiting the game, Tanaka allowed one hit and one run in five innings pitched. He also recorded eight strikeouts. Tanaka was replaced on the mound by Jonathan Holder
