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Phillies’ Luis Arraez leaves game with a sprained left ankle

Arraez tried to dodge a tag at first base and he appeared to twist his ankle and fell to the ground in pain.

The Phillies’ Luis Arraez attempts a bunt during the first inning on Thursday.
The Phillies’ Luis Arraez attempts a bunt during the first inning on Thursday.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer

As the Phillies’ push for a playoff berth continues, their offense was dealt a blow when Luis Arraez left Thursday’s game against the Brewers with a sprained left ankle.

In the sixth inning, Arraez was trying to beat out a ground ball to shortstop, and Cooper Pratt’s throw pulled Jake Bauers off the first base bag. As Arraez tried to dodge the tag, he appeared to twist his ankle and fell to the ground in pain.

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The Phillies second baseman had to be helped off the field, and appeared not to be able to put weight on his left leg. Edmundo Sosa entered the game at third base, with Bryson Stott sliding over to second. The Phillies said Arraez will be evaluated further.

Arraez is on pace for his fourth batting title with a .310 batting average, which leads the National League. The Phillies acquired him at the trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants along with pitcher Caleb Kilian in exchange for a pair of prospects.

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