Terry Francona Shocked Chase Burns Was Pitching Without Cup

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Terry Francona Shocked Chase Burns Was Pitching Without Cup

Francona said Burns took a scary shot near the hamstring during Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the Phillies and initially ran off the mound before looking awful in the dugout. Francona then asked if he had a cup on and was stunned when Burns said no. “I don’t even watch a game on TV without wearing a cup,” Francona replied.

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