Charlie Morton suffered broken leg on comebacker

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton comes off the field after suffering a broken leg against the Houston Astros during the third inning in game one of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Braves' Charlie Morton leaves Game 1 due to broken leg

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/26/21

The Atlanta Braves got off to a great start in Game 1 of the World Series in Houston on Tuesday night, but there was one complication.

Starting pitcher Charlie Morton was hit in the right ankle by a comebacker from Yuli Gurriel in the bottom of the second inning.

This was the Gurriel comebacker that got Morton's shin in the second inning. My guess is he had to exit because the area swelled over the past inning. pic.twitter.com/NuV4Zm50Yh

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) October 27, 2021

Morton continued to pitch through the second and began the third. However, he exited after striking out Jose Altuve in the bottom of the third. He was visibly in pain after throwing a pitch.

Charlie Morton is leaving the game in the 3rd inning after he came up in pain after a pitch. pic.twitter.com/ZYiJ13fSZ8

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2021

Fox’s Ken Rosenthal reported that Morton’s right ankle became swollen, and it was too painful for him to continue pitching.

Morton’s line for the game included one hit and two walks allowed over 2.1 scoreless innings. Although he left with a 5-0 lead, Morton would not qualify for the win.

The Braves later announced Morton suffered a fracture in his right fibula and will will miss the rest of World Series.

RHP Charlie Morton underwent X-rays tonight that revealed a right fibula fracture. He will miss the remainder of the World Series and is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 27, 2021

It's a rough develop for the soon-to-be 38-year-old and a huge blow for Atlanta. He started 33 regular-season games for the Braves this season, accumulating in a 14-6 record and 3.34 ERA.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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