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Jose Alvarez Goes on Injured List with Testicular Contusion

Kevin Kinkead

By Kevin Kinkead

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God bless Jose Alvarez, who took a line drive straight to the balls on Thursday, threw the guy out at first base, and then collapsed to the grass.

He’s now on the IL with a “testicular contusion” –

Much respect, seriously. A lesser man would have crumpled to the ground upon contact, but the fact that he was able to complete the play is awesome. He is truly a blue collar, lunch pail guy.

Here’s the video again, if you care to watch:

Kevin Kinkead

Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com

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