Bronx Pinstripes · Apr 12, 2017
Brett Gardner leaves game after collision at first base
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees is attended to by first base coach Tony Pena after crashing into Rickie Weeks #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning during their game at Yankee Stadium on April 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Both Brett Gardner and Tampa Bay Rays 1B Rickie Weeks left Wednesday’s game in the sixth inning after they collided with each other at first base. After undergoing tests, Gardner was diagnosed with a bruised jaw and a strained neck; he’s listed as day-to-day, and will likely not play tomorrow in the series finale. Weeks experienced neck and shoulder soreness.