Matt received an injury to his left knee last night on what will become a very questioned sliding play at the plate.
He has a level II+ strain of his left medial collateral ligament. A level III strain is a complete tear of the liganment, so the doctors exam indicates some tearing.
This injury does not usually require surgery because the ligament will heal itself, unfortunately for Matt, in about 4-6 weeks, essentially the remainder of the season.
We have been very fortunate that, except for some broken fingers, our boys have never suffered a serious season ending injury while catching a baseball game, a possibility that we always knew existed.
Ironically, our internet connection was acting up at the moment the play happened, and we did not see (but could hear) the play. The video portion returned just as Matt was walking, with a limp, off the field.
We were fortunate to see Matt walk off the field, know the injury could have been much worse, and are thankful that it was not.
Matt has enjoyed tremendous success and recognition in his baseball career. Our family does not take that success and recognition for granted and know that every game could be the last.
The really bad news is that he had to be at the trainer's office this morning at 8:00AM.
Here's links to the articles about the game.
http://www.redraiders.com/stories/041506/bas_041506008.shtml
http://texastech.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041506aaa.html
Thank you for your concern and prayers.
We play again today at 1:00PM.