Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland tangled up in nasty collision while pinch-running vs. Phillie

Pitching for the Rockies is enough of a hazard as is, but its now actually dangerous for your health. The Rockies decision to pinch-run starting pitcher Kyle Freeland backfired in unbelievable fashion Monday night when Freeland was shaken up after attempting to score on a wild pitch in the ninth inning against the Phillies, grimacing while holding his right pitching arm at an awkward angle. Oh, and to add insult to injury, he was tagged out in the eventual 2-1 walk-off lo s in 10 innings. Rockies manager Bud Black said Freeland was fine after the game and a club official said the starting pitcher avoided a severe injury, . Most teams will not use a starting pitcher to pinch-run due to the obvious risk vs. reward factors, but the Rockies had a one-man bench Monday due to illne s and injuries, per MLB.com. Explore More So after Colorado catcher Elias Diaz doubled in the ninth inning in a 1-all game, Black opted to insert Freeland to run. A wild pitch by Jeff Hoffman advanced Freeland to third, and Freeland later attempted to score when a spiked pitch bounced away from Phillies Yogi Ferrell Jersey catcher J.T. Realmuto. Kyle Freeland attempts to score on a wild pitch. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Unfortunately for Freeland, the ball popped in the air after hitting the ground, allowing Realmuto to grab it and to s it to Hoffman while the Rockies pitcher rushed home. Hoffman fell on Freeland as he slid, tagging him for the last out to end the inning. Jeff Hoffman holds the ball, while Kyle Freeland is on his back. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Freeland laid face down for a moment before getting up and walking off under his own power, although it was clear he was in pain. He was in the dugout later when the umpires upheld the call. Kyle Freeland is in pain after being tagged. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports I wish baseball was more of a contact sport, Hoffman said, according to MLB.com. That was a crazy play for two pitchers to be involved in just a crazy play. He threw it in a perfect spot for me. I just slapped the tag on him as quick as I could. We both got there at the same time. The lo s dropped the Rockies to 4-13, and they will wait to see if Freeland (0-3, 13.21 ERA) can make his next scheduled start this weekend against the Mariners. Harrison Barnes Jersey