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Extreme Heat Hits MLB: Players Struggle Amid 94°F

6/22/2025

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Extreme heat gripped MLB games on Saturday, impacting players' performances. Seattle Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton needed help to exit the field at Wrigley Field, while Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz battled through nausea, even vomiting but refusing to leave the game. With temperatures soaring to 94°F in Chicago, the sweltering conditions are set to continue next week.

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Extreme heat gripped MLB games on Saturday, impacting players' performances. Seattle Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton needed help to exit the field at Wrigley Field, while Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz battled through nausea, even vomiting but refusing to leave the game. With temperatures soaring to 94°F in Chicago, the sweltering conditions are set to continue next week.