This almost was the most Cleveland injury of all time.
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis apparently sprained his ankle last Wednesday while celebrating Cleveland’s World Series-clinching victory in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. He hugged shortstop Francisco Lindor during his excitement, and while they were jumping around, Kipnis landed on Lindor’s foot, twisting his own left ankle in the process.
Got a little too close to @Lindor12BC during the celebration!! Freak accident but should be good to go by Tuesday! #cantkeepmeoutofthisgame! pic.twitter.com/2DKgpzP0lq
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) October 23, 2016
Every interview you guys saw of mine was post-injury… So it clearly didn't break my spirits or keep me from enjoying the moment!
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) October 23, 2016
Fortunately, it appears Kipnis will be fine and that the injury isn’t that bad. He even participated in a simulated game during an Indians workout Sunday.
https://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/790316914622865409
Jason Kipnis participating in tonight's sim game is an obviously good sign in terms of his ankle sprain, readiness for Game 1.
— Ryan Lewis (@ByRyanLewis) October 24, 2016
Kipnis was on the field Sunday afternoon taking ground balls at shortstop. He seemed to be moving OK.
— paul hoynes (@hoynsie) October 23, 2016
Still, it’s something to keep an eye on with Game 1 of the Fall Classic against the Chicago Cubs looming Tuesday night. Kipnis was one of Cleveland’s best batters during a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series, batting .364 with a home run and three RBIs. That production dipped in the LCS, as Kipnis gathered just one hit in 19 at bats.
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