Jazz Chisholm leaves Yankees game due to contusions in both knees

Houston. – A complicated night was experienced by the second baseman of the New York Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr., who had to leave Thursday's game against the Houston Astros after suffering contusions on both knees, according to the team's official report.

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The first blow came in the third episode, when the Bahamian's left knee collided with the helmet of Venezuelan José Altuve while applying a touch in an attempt to steal a base that ended the inning. Later, Chisholm also suffered discomfort in his right knee in a play that was not entirely clear.

Despite the ailment, the infielder remained in the game to consume a turn in the fourth inning, where he struck out against the Dominican Cristian Javier. However, in the bottom half, he was substituted by the Panamanian José Caballero.

Chisholm, a key piece in the Yankees' offense, began the day with an offensive line of .242/.339/.499, in addition to 28 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases, numbers that have him in the fight to become only the fourth player in team history to achieve a 30/30 season. So far, only Alfonso Soriano (2002 and 2003) and Bobby Bonds (1975) have achieved it wearing the Bronx Bombers uniform.