On Monday, the Phillies played the Red Sox in a Spring Training game. In the top of the fifth inning, Red Sox third baseman Nate Spears knocked a ball into the gap between left field and center field. Apparently, Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino forgot what they surely learned the first day of Little League - the "I got it" rule - and they collided. Shane caught a shoulder to the face, brusing his eye and injuring his jaw. Raul appeared to be uninjured.
Shane remained on the ground for a few moments, which was long enough for Phillies fans everywhere to have 2010 deja vu - injuries left and right. Three minutes felt like thirty; it was long enough for me to think, "There goes our outfield." After a few moments, Victorino got up from the field and was able to walk on his own. Spears reached third on a triple, by the way.
Victorino, ever the trooper, said that he could have finished the game. Instead, the staff insisted that he come out as a precaution. Josh Barfield, playing third base, moved to center field, and Wilson Valdez moved to third base.
Thus far, it seems that Shane has not experienced headaches, but is expected to undergo testing for a concussion (it's not likely that he sustained one). Thankfully, Vic seems to have very minor injuries. We all know it could have been worse - and we all remember our starters dropping like flies last season. I can only hope that we don't have any more little scares - even if it was only for about three minutes - because my anxiety can't take it. Stay healthy, guys.
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