Morton out of World Series after suffering broken leg

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ADDS THE NAME OF THE TRAINER AT LEFT - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton, right, is helped disconnected the tract by Braves caput diversion trainer George Poulis, during the 3rd inning of Game 1 successful baseball's World Series betwixt the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, successful Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Posted at 6:18 PM, Oct 27, 2021

and past updated 2021-10-27 19:18:58-04

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton volition not transportation different crippled successful the World Series against the Houston Astros.

Morton near Game 1 successful the 3rd inning with what turned retired to beryllium a fractured close fibula.

Morton took a stroke to the shin successful the 2nd inning erstwhile Yuli Gurriel deed the shot close backmost astatine him.

Despite the injury, Braves Manager Brian Snitker said Morton didn't privation to travel retired of the game.

ESPN reports that Morton adjacent apologized, contempt throwing 16 pitches connected a breached leg.

Morton acceptable the code for the game, not allowing a run.

The Braves would spell connected to triumph Game 1, 6-2.