This might explain why Martin did not play in the game with the Cardinals last night.
Oh man, my heart sank at this news. It’s a nightmare for all involved, the last thing Russell would ever want to do. God bless this child with a complete, miraculous recovery.
Martin also did not play on Sunday. I was at the game. He sat on the top dugout step throughout, until he was called to pinch hit in the 11th. He ended up scoring the winning run.
I was surprised he didn’t catch Ely on Sunday. The word was that he was feeling “beat up.” I’m not sure when or how the decision was made last night that he would sit again.
This is agonizing. Russell, by all accounts, is the sweetest guy and especially popular with kids. That’s probably why the family came early.