Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez Exits Game After Collision

Boston Red Sox first baseman Romy Gonzalez left Wednesday night's game after a collision at first base with Texas Rangers' Josh Smith while trying to beat out an infield hit. Both players were down and attended by trainers, but Gonzalez was able to walk off and briefly returned to the field before being replaced by Abraham Toro. The incident occurred as Smith backed up to handle a throw, colliding with Gonzalez's left leg. Although Gonzalez was initially ruled safe on the play, the call was overturned after a challenge, negating a Red Sox run. The Red Sox are already shorthanded at first base following Triston Casas's season-ending knee injury, with Gonzalez having been expected to fill in. Further updates on Gonzalez’s condition are anticipated after the game.