Gio Urshela Brushes Off Injury Scare, Whacks Go-Ahead Homer Against Athletics

After some eye drops and a quick check from the training staff, Urshela would stay in the game.

Aroldis Chapman was summoned to record the final three outs, and although one run came across, the closer was able to shut the door emphatically.

After the game, Urshela assured that his eye is feeling fine and the wood that hit his eye fell out during the play.

Starting pitcher Domingo Germán dug the Yankees into a bit of a hole early on, allowing two home runs and four earned runs over four frames of work.

With the ballgame tied at four runs apiece, Urshela’s big fly—soaring 424 feet to center field—sent a crowd of 23,985 fans in attendance into a frenzy.

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