Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodríguez was unable to dodge a grounder in the third inning of Saturday night’s 8-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Rodríguez was attempting to steal third base when Randy Arozarena’s 98-mph grounder that appeared headed through the shortstop hole hit Rodríguez on top of his right ankle,

Julio Rodríguez limped off the field in obvious discomfort in the third inning Saturday night against the Angels.

True to his word, Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez is in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.