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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell leaves start after an inning because of groin tightness

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 17). Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell leaves start after an inning because of groin tightness. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-left-hander-blake-snell-leaves-start-after-an-inning-because-of-groin-tightness/article_78335e8c-b9aa-57cb-b6f8-2e5ea88e3ed2.html

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Blake Snell, the Los Angeles Dodgers' left-hander, exited his start against the Cincinnati Reds after just one inning due to left groin tightness. Snell had previously dealt with shoulder and elbow issues earlier in the season. In his brief appearance, he allowed a single but recorded one strikeout and picked off a runner before leaving the game. The article focuses on Snell’s injury and its potential impact on the team as they are set to clinch the NL West title.

Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Blake Snell left his start against the Cincinnati Reds early on Wednesday after just one inning due to a tight left groin, raising concerns about the Dodgers' starting rotation heading into the playoffs. This development follows recent issues with key players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman dealing with injuries or performance problems. Snell's departure is particularly worrisome given that teammate Tyler Glasnow skipped traveling with the team from Miami to Cincinnati, indicating potential injury concerns within the pitching staff. The Dodgers' offense has also been inconsistent recently, making their starting rotation even more critical for playoff success. Before Snell’s exit, Shohei Ohtami was already unable to pitch due to an aching right arm and Freddie Freeman was dealing with knee pain. With these injuries mounting, the once-reliable pitching lineup is now under scrutiny as the team aims to clinch their 14th consecutive postseason berth in the NL West.

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“While both articles discuss Blake Snell's groin injury, Article A reports the initial incident where he left a game on Wednesday due to tightness, while Article B covers his recovery and outlook for future starts.”

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell left his start Wednesday night against the Cincinnati Reds after an inning because of left groin tightness. asserted

Snell → leave → tightness

Snell began the season on the IL with left shoulder inflammation. asserted

Snell → begin → inflammation

He had surgery in May to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his left elbow. uncertain

He → have → elbow

He allowed a single to Sal Stewart and had one strikeout in the first inning. asserted

He → allow → inning

Stewart was picked off to end the inning. asserted

Stewart → pick → inning

Snell threw 19 pitches, 10 for strikes. asserted

Snell → throw → strikes

The Dodgers could clinch the NL West on Wednesday. uncertain

Dodgers → clinch → Wednesday

They already have clinched a 14th consecutive postseason berth. asserted

They → clinch → berth

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell leaves start after an inning because of groin tightness

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