WASHINGTON -- Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper has been injured while making a throw and left a game against Tampa Bay.
The All-Star took awkward tumble while throwing home, held his left leg while down on the ground and then gingerly walked off the field Thursday night.
There was no immediate word on his injury.
Harper was hurt in the sixth inning. The mishap occurred on wet turf after an earlier rain delay at Nationals Park.
Harper fielded a single by Asdrubal Cabrera and tried to throw home. As he planted his right foot, it slipped and his left leg buckled. The throw went wild.
The slugger stayed down on the grass for a few minutes. He eventually rose to his feet and walked off under his own power, escorted by members of the Nationals' training staff.
Harper is hitting .344 with 22 home runs and 52 RBI.
Harper has dealt with several lower body injuries through his career. He had surgery on his left knee after the 2013 season.