Multiple Major League Baseball players were affected by heat-related illnesses during games played across the country on Saturday. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton were among those who experienced symptoms, with De La Cruz vomiting on the field in the fourth inning of a game against the Cardinals.
According to Reds manager Terry Francona, De La Cruz drank a large amount of water before vomiting, but still managed to stay in the game and hit a two-run homer. The Mariners’ Trent Thornton pitched 2⅓ scoreless innings before being helped off the field due to heat-related illness.
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson described Thornton’s condition as “a little bit of a heat-related illness,” adding that he was relieved the player is feeling better and should be okay. Another umpire, Chad Whitson, also fell ill with dehydration, but was treated in the dugout and later cleared to work third base for the series finale.
The excessive heat warning had an impact on several games, including one between the Cubs and Mariners, which finished with three umpires due to a staff shortage. The Cubs set up cooling stations throughout Wrigley Field to help fans cope with the heat, and took similar precautions for Sunday’s game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45559110/reds-elly-de-la-cruz-m-trent-thornton-fall-ill-due-heat