Dodgers’ Justin Turner Pulled from Game 6 Due to Positive COVID-19 Test

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The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled third baseman Justin Turner from the lineup during their World Series-winning victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Fox Sports studio host Kevin Burkhardt led the postgame broadcast by breaking the news:

ESPN’s Jeff Passan also confirmed the report on Turner, who was lifted before the top of the eighth inning for Enrique Hernandez.

Turner went hitless in three at-bats and played seven innings in the field during the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the Rays in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. L.A. defeated Tampa Bay four games to two in the best-of-seven series. 

After the game, Turner posted a tweet thanking those who reached out and updating his health status:

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