PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm suffered a minor injury after a moment of frustration led to an unfortunate incident during Saturday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. Bohm, visibly upset after striking out in the seventh inning, slammed his bat against the dugout railing, resulting in a laceration on his left hand.
The incident occurred at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies were trailing the Marlins. Bohm, who has been struggling at the plate recently, struck out swinging on a high fastball. As he returned to the dugout, Bohm angrily smashed his bat, which splintered upon impact. A shard of the bat cut Bohm’s hand, prompting immediate attention from the team’s medical staff.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson addressed the media post-game, confirming that Bohm received several stitches but was otherwise unharmed. “It’s a frustrating game sometimes,” Thomson said. “Alec is a passionate player, and unfortunately, he let his emotions get the best of him. He’s fine now and should be ready to play soon.”
Bohm, who has shown significant improvement defensively this season, apologized for the incident in a brief statement. “I let my emotions get the better of me, and it was a mistake,” Bohm said. “I’m just glad it wasn’t more serious, and I appreciate the support from my teammates and the fans.”
The Phillies ultimately lost the game 5-2, but the focus remained on Bohm’s injury and the reminder of the mental challenges athletes face. Bohm’s status will be reassessed before the next game, though he is expected to be available to play.
The Phillies hope to bounce back in their upcoming series and are optimistic about Bohm’s swift return to the lineup.
