Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader left Game 1 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a game they lost 5-3 on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. Manager Rob Thomson had Nick Castellanos pinch hit for him, and it was initially reported that Bader left the game with hamstring tightness.

However, Thomson later clarified that the issue involved his left groin, which tightened while Bader was running between first and second on a Bryson Stott single. Bader is scheduled to undergo imaging to determine the extent of the injury.

Confronted with ambiguity over his status, Bader expressed optimism about his ability to return. Speaking to reporters, he said he expects to play again during the NLDS, though the imaging will provide clearer guidance (h/t Ty Daubert of the Philie

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