Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey Tears Hamstring During Savannah Bananas Game

Sean Casey, a current Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer and former three-time All-Star, suffered a severe injury while playing for the Savannah Bananas at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. During the game, Casey tore his hamstring off the bone as he rounded first base attempting to reach second, an injury confirmed by FanDuel Sports Network announcer Jim Day during a Reds broadcast. Despite the injury requiring surgery, Casey expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play again in front of Cincinnati fans and praised the Savannah Bananas experience on social media. The injury happened in the bottom of the seventh inning, and Casey was immediately replaced by a pinch-runner. Broadcasters and fans alike gave Casey a massive ovation, recognizing the challenge of running at age 51 and the risk he took by participating in the game. The Savannah Bananas are known for featuring local sports figures for cameo appearances, and Casey's participation was highly anticipated before the unfortunate injury.