Third Alabama baseball player exits South Carolina series with injury
Alabama baseball has suffered its third injury of the South Carolina series and its second injury of game two. What to know about Johnny Lemm.
Alabama baseball has suffered its third injury of the South Carolina series and its second injury of game two. Johnny Lemm, the Crimson Tide 's designated hitter, limped off of the field on Saturday, May 9 before the middle of the third inning. Lemm was running to first base and extended his leg while trying to make it safely.
However, he suffered an apparent ankle injury in the process. LIVE UPDATES, HIGHLIGHTS: Alabama baseball aims to sweep South Carolina One inning earlier, Alabama lost starting catcher Brady Neal, who left the game for a concussion evaluation brought on by a foul ball to the face mask to start the day. The Crimson Tide also entered the game with shortstop Justin Lebron − another concussion protocol victim after a late collision in the series opener.
Lemm helped No. 19 Alabama (33-17, 14-11) get on the board by bouncing into a fielder's choice, scoring a leadoff hit by Bryce Fowler. Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News.
She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco. com. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama baseball's Johnny Lemm exits South Carolina game with injury