San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp had his night abruptly ended on Wednesday after suffering a knee injury caused by a line drive at Petco Park. The incident occurred when Padres center fielder Ramon Laureano hit a ball that struck Roupp directly in the left knee, forcing him to leave the game on a cart.
Details of the Injury and Game Performance
During his outing, Roupp pitched 2 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on five hits, with two walks and two strikeouts. The injury happened in the bottom of the third inning when his team was already trailing 3–0. Roupp was visibly in pain after the hit and had to be helped off the field.
Background on Roupp’s 2025 Season and Team Response
Originally from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and an alumnus of UNC Wilmington, Roupp is in his second season with the Giants. So far in 2025, he holds a 7-6 record with a 3.45 ERA and has recorded 100 strikeouts over 104 1/3 innings pitched. After Roupp’s exit, veteran pitcher Joey Lucchesi entered the game, successfully managing the remainder of the third inning against his former team.
Broader Context and Next Steps
The injury raises concerns for the Giants as they hope for a quick recovery from Roupp, who has been a dependable presence on their pitching staff this year. The team will likely assess the extent of the knee injury in the coming days, determining how it will affect their rotation moving forward.