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.

Seattle Mariners fans held their breath on Saturday night when star outfielder Julio Rodriguez exited early against the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old left the game in the third inning after being hit on the right ankle by a hard ground ball while sliding into third base during a steal attempt.

The Mariners suffered a potentially devastating blow on Saturday when center fielder Julio Rodriguez was helped off the field by members of the team’s athletic staff due to an apparent injury. The injury occurred (as relayed by Daniel Kramer of MLB.