Athletics rookie diagnosed with brutal injury after fouling ball off of his nether region
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Key Points:
- Athletics infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer hit his first career home run on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks but later fouled a ball into his own groin, resulting in a ruptured testicle.
- Despite the painful injury, Kuroda-Grauer continued the at-bat and managed to hit a base hit into centerfield.
- The Athletics announced on Tuesday that Kuroda-Grauer will be sidelined for about two weeks due to the injury.
- The incident has sparked discussions about the importance of wearing protective cups in baseball to prevent such injuries.
