Oakland A's pitcher Jesús Luzardo said he felt affected by poor air quality caused by wildfires during a game in Seattle. 'I'm a healthy 22-year-old,' he said. 'I shouldn't be gasping for air, or missing oxygen when I'm kind of getting to the line.'
Oakland A's pitcher Jesús Luzardo said he was"gasping for air" during his start on Monday in Seattle because of poor air quality caused by wildfires that have devastated the region.
A smoky haze could be seen in T-Mobile Park for the doubleheader between the A's and Mariners, even though the stadium's retractable roof was closed for the game.The Western US has the worst air quality in the world, group saysLuzardo was pulled from the game after giving up four runs in the fifth inning and the A's ended up losing 6-5. The A's won Game 2 9-0.He didn't blame the air quality for his performance, but said he could feel it on the mound, when asked by reporters.
Exposure can cause chest pain, a fast heartbeat or wheezing or bring on an asthma attack. It can also trigger symptoms similar to a sinus infection, such as headaches, sore throat, a runny nose and even tiredness, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CNN Sports' David Close and Jillian Martin contributed to this story.
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