Stephen Piscotty's aggressive baserunning helped the Cardinals break through against the Cubs' Jake Arrieta in the fifth inning, but it also left the St. Louis right fielder black and blue and subject to concussion tests after the team's 2-1 loss on Tuesday.
St. Louis Official Site
Stephen Piscotty shook off the first two throws that bruised both of his elbows during Tuesday night's fifth inning. The third one struck his helmeted head, left him crumpled at home plate and sent him directly into concussion protocol after trainers helped him to his feet.
Cardinal Beat
It would be difficult to have a trip around the bases as rough as the one Stephen Piscotty endured Tuesday night.
KMOV
Just a day after signing a 6-year, $33.5 million extension, Stephen Piscotty was earning his money the hard way. The St. Louis Cardinals outfielder was forced out of tonight’s game in the 5th inning after he was struck in the head by the ball as he was sliding home.
STL Baseball Weekly
Cardinals right fielder Stephen Piscotty left Tuesday night's game after being struck in the head by a throw from Cubs second baseman Javier Baez as Piscotty was sliding into home plate.
ESPN
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