Corbin secures victory for Texas Rangers despite perplexing bite incident
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Gearin' up for a duel with the LA Angels, pitcher Patrick Corbin found himself in a peculiar predicament just a couple of days prior. Let's dive right into the buzz, shall we?
It turned out that an unidentified creature had taken a chomp outta Corbin, casting a shadow on his pitching prowess. Speaking to the press, Corbin gave up the goods: "Somethin' sunk its teeth into me, but I still don't know what," he admitted, as reported by Rangers insider Kennedi Landry[1].
You'd figure the manager, ol' Bruce Bochy, would've had a decent idea about his pitcher's health, right? Think again! "He had a bite," Bochy shared with Landry. "He barely could walk when he entered the clubhouse," he went on to say, hinting at some sort of venomous creature, though he couldn't fully confirm if it was a spider or some other creepy-crawly[1][2].
There was enough uncertainty surrounding Corbin's health to make one question if he could line up for the game. But guess what? The tenacious pitcher managed to pull off a win for the Rangers against the Angels, pitching for 5.1 innings and striking out six, allowing only five hits and one run[1].
Though the mystery remains unsolved, Corbin hopes to be back in tip-top shape for his next outing. "Never had anything like this happen before," he said, sharing his wish that this "goes away." He's trusting the team to help him sort it out and knock this bug problem out[1].
Enrichment Data:
- The insect that bit Texas Rangers pitcher Patrick Corbin before his game against the Los Angeles Angels is suspected to be a spider bite, although the exact identity of the insect remains unclear[1][2].
- Corbin experienced a swollen ankle from the bite he received in his backyard[1].
- The bite was severe enough to nearly prevent Corbin from starting the game, but he received treatment and was able to pitch effectively despite the uncertainty about the exact type of insect[1][2].
- Despite the mystery surrounding the insect that bit him, baseball player Patrick Corbin, a member of the Rangers, expressed hope for a speedy recovery, stating, "I hope this goes away."
- The unidentified insect, believed to be a spider, caused Corbin significant discomfort, leaving him with a swollen ankle and barely able to walk when he entered the clubhouse.
- Corbin's impressive performance on the field, striking out six and allowing only five hits and one run during his match against the LA Angels, appears to be a testament to his determination in sports.
- The severity of Corbin's insect bite raised questions about his ability to play the sport on game day, but the sporty Texan ranger managed to overcome the obstacle, proving his grit and sportsmanship.
