Washington Nationals right-hander Jeremy Hellickson was removed from Wednesday night's game in St. Louis in the fifth inning after colliding with Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader at the plate.
Hellickson was covering home after a wild pitch. He stumbled over Bader as Bader slid home safely.
Hellickson was charged with three runs, two earned, on three hits in his 4 1/3 innings. He struck out two and walked two.
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson looks at his arm after being injured covering home on a wild pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in St. Louis. Hellickson left the game. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)
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St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader, left, scores on a wild pitch by Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson as Hellickson covers home during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in St. Louis. Hellickson was injured on the play and left the game. (AP PhotoJeff Roberson)