Montreal Loses Gauthier Gruppi
The <Montreal Royals:team#83> were dealt a severe blow when <Gauthier Gruppi:player#3189> was hurt making a defensive play recently in a game against the <Baltimore Kings:team#86>. After the game, the team trainer reported <Gruppi:player#3189> might have to spend a lengthy time on the disabled list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 33-year-old left fielder out for the rest of the season with a sprained thumb. They indicated it would take <Gruppi:player#3189> at least 5-6 weeks to heal.

Looking at his season stats, <Gruppi:player#3189> has compiled a .263 batting average and a .371 on-base percentage, while hitting 15 home runs and driving in 54 runs.