Tigers outfielder Hao-Yu Lee exits game after collision at home plate

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Tigers outfielder Hao-Yu Lee exits game after collision at home plate
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Detroit Tigers rookie Hao-Yu Lee sustained an injury during a collision at home plate in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, Sept. 4. Lee attempted to score from third base on a ground ball hit by Spencer Torkelson in the third inning. Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges received a throw from Jose Ramirez and tagged Lee out, resulting in a knee-to-knee impact between the two players. Lee appeared to be in pain following the collision and left the field with assistance from team trainers. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the team is evaluating Lee for a potential ankle injury. Dillon Dingler replaced Lee as the designated hitter in the fifth inning.

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  • Hao-Yu Lee was injured in the third inning of Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
  • The collision occurred at home plate when Lee was tagged out by Austin Hedges.
  • A.J. Hinch indicated that trainers are examining Lee for a possible ankle injury.
  • Dillon Dingler substituted for Lee in the fifth inning.
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  • 12:59 AMYahoo SportsHao-Yu Lee pulled from Tigers-Guardians game after collision at home
  • 12:56 AMYahoo SportsTigers' Hao-Yu Lee leaves game after home-plate collision
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Detroit Tigers rookie Hao-Yu Lee was injured in a collision at home plate in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Tigers’ rookie Hao-Yu Lee got the worst of it after he collided at home plate with Guardians’ catcher Austin Hedges in Game 2.

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