Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Leaves In 4Th Inning, 2 Innings After Fouling Pitch Off Left Knee

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hits an RBI single to score Bryce Harper during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hits an RBI single to score Bryce Harper during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

MIAMI (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins on Friday night, two innings after fouling a pitch off his left knee.

Realmuto sustained a contusion on the foul ball against Austin Kitchen in the second. He limped away and was treated by a trainer before returning and hitting his second RBI single of the game.

With the Phillies ahead 7-0, Garrett Stubbs hit for Realmuto in the fourth.

The 33-year-old Realmuto, a three-time All-Star, missed 37 games this season because of soreness in his right knee.

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