Robinson Chirinos sprains left ankle during home plate collision

By Stefan Stevenson

July 23, 2017 4:09 PM

The Rays’ Adeiny Hechavarria collides with Rangers’ catcher Robinson Chirinos after being tagged out at home during the fourth inning Sunday. Chirinos had to leave the game in the fifth with a sprained left ankle. An MRI scan was negative but the severity of the sprain is not yet known. Mike Carlson AP

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

Rangers’ catcher Robinson Chirinos left the game with a left ankle sprain in the fourth inning. An MRI scan was negative but Chirinos could miss some action if the sprain is significant enough.

Chirinos took a shot on a play at the plate when Adeiny Hechavarria tried to score from third on a ground ball to second. Chirinos came out to receive the throw from Rougned Odor on the third-base side of the plate before the two collided hard. Chirinos finished the inning but was replaced by Jonathan Lucroy in the fifth.

Stefan Stevenson: 817-390-7760, @StevensonFWST

This story was originally published July 23, 2017 at 4:09 PM with the headline "Robinson Chirinos sprains left ankle during home plate collision."

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