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Cincinnati Reds announce one player killed, two injured in car crash

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 11/3/18

On Saturday night, the Cincinnati Reds made a heartbreaking announcement revealing one of their minor league pitchers was killed and two of his teammates were injured in a crash in the Dominican Republic.

According to the team’s statement, right-handed pitcher Jairo Capellán was killed in a car crash this morning. Right-handed pitcher Raul Hernandez remains in critical condition at a hospital, while outfielder Emilio Garcia is in stable condition.

Reds Statement pic.twitter.com/3LXwNkkx4U

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) November 3, 2018

Capellán, 19, made his professional debut with Cincinnati’s rookie-level team. Garcia and Hernandez, 19, also played on the same team in the Dominican Summer League.

Our condolences go out to Cincinnati’s organization and Capellán’s family, along with our prayers to Garcia and Hernandez.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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