Astros' Odorizzi leaves on stretcher with leg injury
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Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi was stretchered off the field after suffering a leg injury running to cover first base in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Another weird pitcher leg injury at Fenway pic.twitter.com/QupaWAczmJ
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The Astros said Odorizzi is dealing with left lower leg discomfort, and that they will provide more information when it becomes available.
Odorizzi entered the start with a 3.38 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over six starts (26 2/3 innings) for the Astros this season.
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