One night after his vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop, the Padres' left-handed pitcher was cleared to start against the Nationals.
The incident happened at about 11 pm, according to the Highway Patrol spokesman. The team lost to the Nationals in the opener of a four-game series in San Diego. On Friday, the Padres' medical team evaluated him.
Bob Melvin said before the game that he was fine. That can change you a bit. Our men checked him out. We spoke to him. He is ready to throw. I think we were fortunate.
After he was pulled over by a San Diego police officer, his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The vehicle was stopped, but the reason was not given.
One of Snell's passengers complained of pain but was evaluated and released without being hospitalized.
The driver of the other vehicle was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
The 29-year-old entered the night with a poor record.
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