July 29th 2024.
Brenton Doyle has certainly been on a roll this July, but unfortunately, Sunday proved to be a rough day for the talented outfielder. During the Rockies' game against the Giants at Oracle Park, Doyle injured his index finger on his right hand. It was a tough blow for the Gold Glove center fielder, who has been a crucial player for the team this season.
According to MLB.com, Doyle's frustration was evident when he struck out against pitcher Erik Miller in the first inning. He angrily threw a towel against the training kit in the dugout, but in the process, he ended up hitting his finger and causing a contusion. Manager Bud Black quickly assessed the situation and realized that Doyle was having trouble gripping the ball and bat due to the injury.
As a precaution, Doyle was removed from the game in the third inning, which sparked some speculation among fans that he might be part of a trade deal before the upcoming deadline. However, an X-ray later showed that there was no major damage to Doyle's finger. "It was a tough one, sort of a freak accident," Black explained to reporters in San Francisco. "It's a contusion to the tip of his finger...He inadvertently hurt his finger."
Doyle himself expressed hope that his finger would heal quickly, allowing him to play in the upcoming three-game series against the Angels in Anaheim. This is only Doyle's second season in the majors, but he has already made quite an impression. In fact, he has a solid chance of being named the National League player of the month.
In the game on Sunday, Doyle had been slashing an impressive .349/.413/.819 with 10 home runs, seven doubles, one triple, and 26 RBIs since the beginning of July. He even made history by becoming the first Rockies player since C.J. Cron in August 2021 to hit 10 home runs in a single month. Not to mention, he joined the ranks of Rockies legends Matt Holliday, Todd Helton, and Larry Walker by recording at least 28 hits, 17 extra-base hits, 10 home runs, 26 RBIs, and nine walks in a span of only 20 games.
Doyle's incredible performance this month has been a major factor in the team's success. And on Wednesday, he had a career-highlight moment when he hit his first grand slam and recorded a career-high five RBIs in the Rockies' 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field.
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