In a tense moment during Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, Mariners superstar Julio Rodriguez had to leave the game early after taking a hard-hit ball to the ankle. The incident occurred in the top of the third inning when Randy Arozarena’s 98.

Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodríguez was unable to dodge a grounder in the third inning of an 8-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez left Saturday night's 8-6 loss to the host Los Angeles Angels in the third inning after getting hit in the right ankle area by a 98.1 mph liner by teammate Randy Arozarena while attempting to steal third base.