There's no question about Jason Kipnis's toughness.
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The Cleveland Indians second baseman sprained his ankle pretty severely while celebrating his team winning the pennant last week, but says nothing could keep him from playing tonight in Game 1 of the World Series against the Cubs. Not even a bum ankle that's swollen to the size of a grapefruit.
ICYMI #Indians @TheJK_Kid grade 2 ankle sprain looks nasty! Said nothing would keep him from playing #WorldSeries #painkillers #adrenaline pic.twitter.com/tQ0LOINych
— Heidi Watney (@HeidiWatney) October 25, 2016
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If these photos are any indication, that's a tall order. They were taken Tuesday morning, and unless he's planning on having a morphine drip attached, he's likely to be extremely limited.
Got a little too close to @Lindor12BC during the celebration!! Freak accident but should be good to go by Tuesday! #cantkeepmeoutofthisgame! pic.twitter.com/2DKgpzP0lq
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) October 23, 2016
