Tearful Mariners outfielder takes ‘full responsibility’ after breaking foot while kicking water cooler

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic suffered a fractured left foot after kicking a water cooler during a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night. 

Kelenic was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, the team announced. 

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic reacts after grounding out against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

An emotional Kelenic addressed the media on Thursday, telling reporters he let his teammates down. 

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"I let the emotions get the best of me there," Kelenic said as he fought through tears. "I just feel terrible. Especially for the guys. I let emotions get the best of me and I let them down. And I take full responsibility for it. It’s on me. Just can’t happen." 

Kelenic came up in the ninth inning against Twins closer Jhoan Duran with two runners on and the Mariners down 6-3. 

After striking out in a nine-pitch at-bat, Kelenic kicked a water cooler after returning to the dugout, according to The Associated Press. 

"We came up last night with the game on the line, two guys on, against arguably the best closer in baseball and I put together a good at-bat," Kelenic told reporters. "Was just grinding, ya know.  

 Jarred Kelenic, #10 of the Seattle Mariners, makes a play against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park on July 18, 2023, in Seattle, Washington.  (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

"And unfortunately I couldn't come through. And like I said, I made a mistake."

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