Mets' Francisco Alvarez injured by Phillies' Justin Crawford during game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets sustained a head injury from a bat follow-through by Justin Crawford of the Philadelphia Phillies on July 16, 2026. Despite the painful blow, Alvarez remained in the game after being checked by the team's medical staff. Earlier in the game, he had hit a solo home run, contributing positively to his performance before the incident occurred. Alvarez's condition will be monitored as the game progresses.
- •Alvarez injured in the head by Crawford's bat follow-through.
- •Alvarez hit a home run earlier in the game.
- •He stayed in the game despite the injury.
- •Team will monitor Alvarez's condition going forward.
- •Incident happened on July 16, 2026.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Francisco Alvarez gets brutal injury because of Phillies' Justin Crawford
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