Indians’ starter Carrasco leaves game with hamstring injury

Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco is helped off the field in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers. (Paul Sancya/AP)

DETROIT — Cleveland Indians starter Carlos Carrasco left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning with a hamstring injury.

The right-hander ran to first base to try to beat Andrew Romine on a ground ball. He had to turn to catch Carlos Santana’s throw and hit the bag at an awkward angle.

Carrasco recorded the out but crumpled to the ground, grabbing the back of his left leg. After several minutes of treatment, he was helped off the field. He was able to put only minimal weight on his leg.

Trevor Bauer replaced Carrasco with two out in the third in a scoreless game.

When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines, and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment. Should you violate our submissions guidelines, we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account. Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time.