Astros' Phil Maton Suffered Fractured Finger Injury Punching Locker After Poor Outing

Phil Maton, a relief pitcher for the Houston Astros, will be out of the playoffs for the rest of the year due to a broken toe.

The pitcher punched his locker after his last appearance of the season. In the win over Philadelphia, he gave up two earned runs in 0.1innings.

He told reporters he has no excuse for what happened.

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More from Phil Maton who broke his hand after punching his locker in frustration following his last outing: “No excuses for what I did.” Said he’ll be ready to go next season. pic.twitter.com/r2BmptOJ4O

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Astros RHP Phil Maton fractured his fifth metacarpal Wednesday after punching his locker after a performance in which he gave up a hit to his brother. He has season-ending surgery Monday. pic.twitter.com/36o1wbbq0w

Maton didn't do well in the regular season. Over the course of the regular season, he allowed 3.3 walks and 7.9 hits per nine appearances.

Maton seemed to be hitting his stride in the second half of the game, as he had not allowed a point in the first half.

The Astros' relief corps has been a major strength all year. Houston'sRelievers ranked first in strikeout rate, FIP, and xFIP. Manager Dusty Baker has a three-headed monster in high-leverage situations.

Maton's injury means he won't be able to play in the playoffs, but he will join a pantheon of baseball players who have been hurt in strange circumstances.