Red Sox First Baseman Willson Contreras Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck on his right hand by a pitch from right-hander Nick Martinez in the first inning. Although Contreras initially ran the bases, he did not return for the second inning. The Red Sox organization reported that he suffered a contusion and stated that he would undergo imaging tests to determine the severity of the injury. This incident marks the eighth time Contreras has been hit by a pitch this season, tying him with J.J. Wetherholt and Ivan Herrera for the Major League Baseball lead in this category. Contreras, who is currently leading the Red Sox with eight home runs and 23 RBIs while batting .259, is in his first season with the team after previously playing for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Andruw Monasterio replaced Contreras at first base and recorded hits in his first two at-bats. The outcome of the medical evaluation will be crucial for the Red Sox, as Contreras remains a key offensive contributor for the club.
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Red Sox First Baseman Willson Contreras Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck on his right hand by a pitch from right-hander Nick Martinez in the first inning. Although Contreras initially ran the bases, he did not return for the second inning. The Red Sox organization reported that he suffered a contusion and stated that he would undergo imaging tests to determine the severity of the injury. This incident marks the eighth time Contreras has been hit by a pitch this season, tying him with J.J. Wetherholt and Ivan Herrera for the Major League Baseball lead in this category. Contreras, who is currently leading the Red Sox with eight home runs and 23 RBIs while batting .259, is in his first season with the team after previously playing for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Andruw Monasterio replaced Contreras at first base and recorded hits in his first two at-bats. The outcome of the medical evaluation will be crucial for the Red Sox, as Contreras remains a key offensive contributor for the club.
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