Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarez was carted off the field after taking a line drive to the groin. Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Phillies' Jose Alvarez carted off after taking line drive to groin

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 8/20/20

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarez was carted off the field after taking a line drive to the groin in the bottom of the fifth inning of Thursday's doubleheader opener versus the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jose Alvarez, one of the best relievers the Phillies have, just took a line drive to the groin. He finished the play, but was carted off the field pic.twitter.com/KsUcB9BsVW
— Shaun Nestor (@shaun_nestor) August 20, 2020

Toronto's Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit what ESPN reported to be a 105.3 mph shot at Alvarez, who bravely recovered to get the out at first base before he collapsed to the ground in pain. A cart assisted him off the field.

Toronto defeated Philadelphia 3-2 in Buffalo.

Alvarez, 31, has been Philadelphia's best reliever during the pandemic-shortened campaign. Following Thursday's out, he holds a 1.42 ERA and six strikeouts in eight appearances.

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