Jeremy Hellickson

Jeremy Hellickson forced from Phillies' game with injury

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson was forced to leave Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an apparent injury.

What It Means:

Hellickson had fired six strong innings, allowing just two runs on two hits before departing. He hit in the top half of the seventh and slashed a double to left field, but appeared to tweak his side during his swing.

Hellickson currently holds a 3.44 ERA, 9.9 percent strikeout rate, and 4.5 percent walk rate in 49 2/3 innings pitched in 2017.