ST. LOUIS – Attempting to catch a fly ball into center field to potentially end the sixth inning with a one-run lead Saturday, Cincinnati Reds center fielder Tyler Naquin and shortstop Jose Barrero collided.
The ball dropped for a game-tying RBI double, but all attention turned to the two players as they lay on the ground. Three trainers and manager David Bell ran onto the field to check on Naquin and Barrero.
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Naquin was running forward and slid feet-first to try to make the catch. Barrero took a circular route as he looked to make an over-the-shoulder grab. After the ball dropped, Barrero's left knee went into Naquin's chest as they both ran at full speed.
Naquin walked off the field alongside head trainer Steve Baumann and Bell, replaced in center field by Shogo Akiyama. Bell held Naquin's glove when they walked toward the dugout. Naquin walked through the dugout and went straight down the stairs toward the trainer's room.
The Reds announced Naquin left the game with bruised ribs. Barrero remained in the game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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