Jason Kipnis is going to attempt to play through this horrific looking ankle injury

There's no question about Jason Kipnis's toughness. The Cleveland Indians second baseman sprained his ankle pretty severely while celebrating his team winning the pennant last week, but says nothing could keep him from playing tonight in Game 1 of the World Series against the Cubs. Not even a bum ankle that's swollen to the size

There's no question about Jason Kipnis's toughness.

The Cleveland Indians second baseman sprained his ankle pretty severely while celebrating his team winning the pennant last week, but says nothing could keep him from playing tonight in Game 1 of the World Series against the Cubs. Not even a bum ankle that's swollen to the size of a grapefruit.

ICYMI #Indians @TheJK_Kid grade 2 ankle sprain looks nasty! Said nothing would keep him from playing #WorldSeries  #painkillers #adrenaline pic.twitter.com/tQ0LOINych

— Heidi Watney (@HeidiWatney) October 25, 2016

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If these photos are any indication, that's a tall order. They were taken Tuesday morning, and unless he's planning on having a morphine drip attached, he's likely to be extremely limited.

Got a little too close to @Lindor12BC during the celebration!! Freak accident but should be good to go by Tuesday! #cantkeepmeoutofthisgame! pic.twitter.com/2DKgpzP0lq

— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) October 23, 2016

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