KVSP Atlanta Braves’ Charlie Morton fractures fibula in Game 1 of World Series against Houston Astros
Written by Lucky Wilson | KJMM.COM on October 26, 2021
HOUSTON — Charlie Morton will miss the remainder of the World Series after fracturing his right fibula during his Game 1 start against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
The 37-year-old Morton was hit in the right ankle by a 102.4 mph one-hopper off the bat of Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel in the second inning.
He remained in the game, delivering a pitch to Astros left fielder Michael Brantley, then limped off the field after being checked on by a Braves athletic trainer.
Atlanta later announced that X-rays revealed a right fibula fracture. The team said he will miss the remainder of the World Series but is expected to be ready for spring training.
The Braves led 5-0 when Morton exited. Manager Brian Snitker turned to left-handed reliever A.J. Minter, who hasn’t recorded more than six outs this season.
