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MLB fans react to report that Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr was injured by champagne bottle during celebration

Lance McCullers Jr. fields a ball against the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS At a critical stage of the season, you need your players to be healthy. starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been ruled out of game three against the New York Yankees due to a freak injury. According to Fox 26 Sports Director Mark Berman, the former All-Star was hit in the elbow by a champagne bottle. The incident occurred during the Houston Astros' celebration of their series victory over the . The injury comes at a terrible time for the organization. The Astros face the and Gerrit Cole in game three on Saturday. The Yankees will be relieved to avoid one of Houston's best pitchers. Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four. Lance McCullers Jr. will be moved back a day and is now scheduled to face the Yankees in game four. You can’t make this stuff up. Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.You can’t make this stuff up. Bruh they're partying hard Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.Lance McCullers Jr says he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the Seattle celebration, so that is why he got pushed back one game. He threw a bullpen today and says everything is fine. Lance will start in game four.Bruh they're partying hard Houston fans were left confused and frustrated by another inexplicable injury. Just when things seemed to be going well for the Astros, they were hit with another setback. Going to add elbow pads to the goggles they pass out for locker room celebrations. Going to add elbow pads to the goggles they pass out for locker room celebrations. Effing kidding me??? always something with him… Effing kidding me??? always something with him… Who the hell throwin champagne bottles? Prolly Neris Who the hell throwin champagne bottles? Prolly Neris Per , McCullers spoke about the incident before game three to shed some light on the subject: "It was really no one’s fault. It was just an accident. So, it’s not a huge deal," said McCullers. To make matters worse, the bottle hit McCullers in his throwing arm, which has led to swelling and discomfort.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr has a history of nasty injuries

Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros delivers against the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS Lance McCullers Jr. has suffered a series of injuries over the previous five seasons. Most notably, he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2018 and therefore missed the entire 2019 season. He has fought through injuries throughout his career and will be frustrated with this latest setback. It was the same elbow that had had Tommy John surgery. It's a pretty gnarly scar and getting hit on it is extremely painful. Glad he's able to pitch in the ALCS. It was the same elbow that had had Tommy John surgery. It's a pretty gnarly scar and getting hit on it is extremely painful. Glad he's able to pitch in the ALCS. The Houston Astros have had a lot to celebrate recently. Locking up the best regular-season record in the American League, sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS and also taking a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees. The job is still not finished though. They will need two more wins to secure their fourth World Series appearance since 2017. Weird celebrating anything other than a WS win. Weird celebrating anything other than a WS win. Better yet, don’t celebrate winning the ALCS. That’s not our goal this year. Better yet, don’t celebrate winning the ALCS. That’s not our goal this year. Fortunately for the Astros, the injury to McCullers does not seem too serious. Christian Javier is expected to start game three. Javier has a 11-9 record with an impressive 2.54 ERA on the season. He averaged over one strikeout per innings pitched and finished the season with an enviable .95 WHIP. Play Javier 5 innnings and urquidy 4 innings rest the relievers for game 4 Play Javier 5 innnings and urquidy 4 innings rest the relievers for game 4 The Houston Astros will hope their momentum can carry them to a victory against the Yankees in the third game. They are yet to lose a postseason game and have a 5-0 record. Game three is set to take place at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found