Top Of The First With Bases Loaded
It was top of the first inning with the bases loaded; I step up to the plate and CRACK! I smack the ball hard and deep into right field. The fielder had to run back but it sailed far over his head, though I was only able to get to second base. I was able to drive in 3 runs though!
5th batter was up, CRACK line drive out to the field somewhere, I run towards third, I’m told to take home so I round the corner nicely and then it happens…. POP!
I felt like someone had thrown the softball and it hit the back of my foot. I take two more steps, my left leg gives out and I fall to the ground! People come rushing over, I take off my cleat and right off the bat I know it’s not good. I tore my Achilles tendon!
Now I’ve gone to the care clinic and they have made me an appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon tomorrow at 2pm at the local hospital. I guess I get to find out what my options are (if any), but I’ll have questions for him/her like: Will this be a day surgery or will I have to stay over? (Hopefully it will be a stay over kind of thing), how long do I have to stay off of it, will I have a cast or a brace etc.
I feel bad, the team seemed to look forward for having me play this year and now I can’t. I really, really wanted to play and I got the opportunity to do so and now I cannot play. Why must things like this happen to me?
Holy Fecal Matter. Umm Tyler I’m sorry to hear about your tendon tearing. It’s not going to be fun rehabbing that type of injury. Sorry to say that. If there is anything I can do to help just give me a call.
Brennan the Vyper
Oh crap. Guess that explains why you’re not at work today. Geez, hope there’s not too much damage. Take it easy.
Thanks guys!
It’s starting to hurt today though, funny it didn’t hurt at all yesterday, I guess I slept on it funny.
Ouch! I hope your recovery is speedy!
Ouch! I hope your recovery is speedy!