Phillies reliever took a line drive straight to the groin but heroically got up and threw the batter out

• Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarez made a heroic play on Thursday.
• Alvarez took a line drive straight to the groin but was able to scramble to his feet and get the out at first despite being in obvious pain.
• Fans tweeted out their concern for Alvarez as he was carted off the field.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarez made one of the most impressive plays of the season on Thursday, keeping himself together long enough after taking a line drive to the groin to make the out at first base.

The play came with the Phillies leading 2-1 in the fifth inning against the Blue Jays. Alvarez threw a sinker to Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who lined the ball straight back to the pitcher, catching him right in the mid-section.

Despite being in obvious pain, Alvarez was able to scramble to the ball and toss it to first base, ending the inning. With the out made, Alvarez collapsed once again as trainers came out to treat him.

Fans expressed their concern for Alvarez as he was carted off the field.

Alvarez's heroic effort wasn't enough, as the Phillies went on to blow their lead and lose to the Blue Jays 3-2.

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