Ketel Marte Injured in Game Against Phillies
- Ketel Marte, the All-Star second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, exited a recent game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a leg injury.
- The injury raises concerns for both Marte and the Diamondbacks as they head into the crucial part of the season.
- Fans are eager to get updates on his condition and the team's plans moving forward.
— The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a setback on Saturday night as All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte exited the game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a leg injury. The incident occurred in the fourth inning while the Diamondbacks were leading 2-0. A hit from Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs deflected off third baseman Eugenio Suárez’s glove, allowing Stubbs to stretch the play into a double. As Marte covered second base, Stubbs slid head-first, landing on Marte’s left leg, causing the fielder to collapse in pain. Marte managed to leave the field under his own power, assisted by a trainer, and was subsequently replaced by Kevin Newman. Prior to the injury, Marte had made a significant contribution to the game, hitting his 30th home run of the season—a solo shot off Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola in the first inning. This marks the second time Marte has reached the 30-home run milestone, with his career high being 32, achieved in 2019. Currently, Marte is having an impressive season, batting .299 with an OPS of .933, and is considered a candidate for the National League MVP award. His performance last season was also noteworthy, as he was named the NLCS MVP when the Diamondbacks triumphed over the Phillies in a seven-game series. The team will be monitoring Marte's condition closely as they continue their campaign.