Reds' Keppinger suffers broken kneecap (AP)

 
Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger left Tuesday night's game against the Florida Marlins with a broken left kneecap. Keppinger fouled a pitch off his knee in the second inning. He drew a bases-loaded walk, giving the Reds a 2-0 lead, and played defense in the third and fourth innings before departing. The team said X-rays revealed the injury and Keppinger is scheduled for an MRI exam Wednesday. [link]

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