Craig Kimbrel Leaves Game After Vomiting on Mound

Craig Kimbrel left the Kansas City Royals' game against the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning due to nausea. The incident occurred as he was preparing to pitch with the Royals leading 4-3.

As Kimbrel faced Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers, he became ill and vomited near the mound, prompting a cutaway from the broadcast. The game-time temperature was 97 degrees with 50 percent humidity, contributing to the challenging conditions.

Kimbrel, who has a notable career with 441 saves, managed to record only two outs before exiting. The Royals ultimately won the game 7-3. This season has seen other players affected by the heat, including an umpire who suffered heat exhaustion in a separate game.