South Gwinnett News

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton risked his own well-being for the sake of his team when he chose to remain in a game after suffering a broken fibula.

During the second inning of Game 1 of the World Series, Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel drilled a 102.4 mph comebacker into Morton's shin, fracturing his right fibula, according to MLB.com. Following the severe injury, Morton finished the inning and even managed to get the first strikeout in the third inning, striking out Houston's Jose Altuve before being replaced by lefty A.J. Minter. The Braves would go on to win the game 6-2.

"It's incredible that he even thought of going out there, and I bet you it was so A.J. could have some more time to get ready. He sacrificed himself," Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud told MLB.com. "For him to sacrifice himself to make sure A.J. was ready and for him to strike out Altuve is incredible."

Morton more than lived up to the expectations of his teammates, who previously described him as a "postseason warrior" and as an "all-time great teammate."

According to MLB.com, the injury is severe enough to keep Morton out of the rest of the World Series and Atlanta will be allowed an injury replacement on their roster to fill his spot. 

Morton has been replaced on the roster by lefty Tucker Davidson, who was previously out with an elbow injury in June.