Official Site of the Indians · Jun 27, 2017
Francona leaves game with unspecified illness
Monday's early exit marked the second time this month Indians manager Terry Francona has left a game due to illness. (Getty)CLEVELAND -- For the second time this month, Indians manager Terry Francona left his post in the dugout due to illness.
During Monday's game against the Rangers, Francona left at some point within the first few innings, handing the managerial duties to long-time bench coach Brad Mills. The Indians announced Francona was "not feeling well," but the specifics of his condition were not immediately known. The manager exited around 8:30 p.m. ET and was not expected to return to the dugout.