ESPN.com · Sep 11, 2024
Cubs closer Porter Hodge has heart scare but gets save
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Chicago Cubs closer Porter Hodge got the save in last night's 6-3 over the Dodgers but not without some drama, some of which was concerning.
With two outs in the ninth and Max Muncy at the plate, Hodge stepped off the rubber and walked around the mound. Catcher Miguel Amaya, manager Craig Counsell, the athletic trainer and teammates met him.
Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge is checked on by a trainer during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Hodge, a 23-year-old right-hander who has five saves since taking over closing duties late in the season, appeared to rub his chest. He then went down to one knee with the trainer talking to him.