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Cubs 7, Giants 3: Justin Steele injured, but says he’s okay

MESA, Arizona — Justin Steele took a line drive off his leg in the second inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 loss to the Giants Friday afternoon at Sloan Park and then walked off the field gingerly, but under his own power.

Cubs fans were, obviously, worried. Then Steele sent out this message:

I’m okay.. my bracket is not

— Justin Steele (@J_Steele21) March 22, 2024

Sense of humor intact, as well, apparently, as his knee. This is what the Cubs said about it:

Per the Cubs, Steele left the game with a left knee contusion.