St. Louis Cardinals player Masyn Winn was involved in a car crash just hours after handing his team victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
Winn was driving on Interstate 64, which runs alongside the team’s Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis, when he was involved in a single-car crash.
According to a Cardinals statement, ‘wet pavement’ was deemed to be the cause of the crash. Winn was alone in the car.
He was helped by local police officers, as well as members of the team’s security and medical staff. Winn was then transported to hospital and deemed to have no major injuries.
‘We are grateful that he is OK, and thank the first responders in our community who helped Masyn tonight,’ the Cardinals added.
The crash came just hours after Winn scored a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning to ensure St. Louis claimed a 2-1 victory over the Mets.
St. Louis Cardinals player Masyn Winn was involved in a car crash after their game Wednesday
Winn, pictured with fiancee Gianna, was alone and wet pavement was deemed to be the cause
Gold Glover Winn and the Cardinals are due to be back in action on Friday against the Tigers but are traveling to Detroit on Thursday as a team. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to play.
Before the crash, Winn was enjoying a sensational night after his single to short right field, with two outs, in the 11th nudged the Cardinals to a 2-1 win over the Mets. They also won the series.
The game was delayed by a hour due to rain storms in the area but when play got back underway, Winn hit the first walk-off of his career after making his debut for the Cardinals in August 2023.
Winn admitted after the game he has struggled with the bat so far this season but hopes his heroics can change his fortunes.
‘I think it was a swinging bunt for my first hit last year,’ Winn said. ‘I think that’s what got me going. Maybe it’s something like that. At some point, I’m going to get hot.’
