Atlanta Braves Pitcher Charlie Morton. | Facebook/Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Charlie Morton. | Facebook/Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves veteran hurler Charlie Morton's playoff legend continues to grow after he chose to remain in a game after suffering a broken fibula.
MLB.com reported that during Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros, Morton suffered a fractured right fibula after being struck on the shin by a 102.4 mph Yuli Gurriel comebacker in the second inning.
Following his injury, Morton finished out the inning and managed to strike out Jose Altuve in the third before being replaced by left-handed A.J. Minter. The Braves would go on to win the game 6-2.
Morton exceeded the expectations of his teammates who previously described him as a "postseason warrior" and as an "all-time great teammate."
"It's incredible that he even thought of going out there, and I bet you it was so A.J. could have some more time to get ready. He sacrificed himself,” Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud said, according to MLB.com. “For him to sacrifice himself to make sure A.J. was ready and for him to strike out Altuve is incredible.”
Morton's injuries are severe enough to keep him out of the rest of the World Series and Atlanta will be allowed an injury replacement on their roster to fill his spot.
According to MLB.com, Morton has been replaced on the roster by left-hander Tucker Davidson, who was previously out with an elbow injury in June.
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