PITTSBURGH (AP) St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras sustained a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch by Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes whereas main off the fourth inning of Tuesday nights 1-0 loss to the Pirates.
Contreras stayed within the sport to run the bases and was thrown out at dwelling plate by Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham to finish the inning whereas attempting to attain from second base on Pedro Pages single.
Contreras had X-rays on the hand, and so they got here again detrimental. He and Cardinals supervisor Oliver Marmol stated it’s uncertain that the three-time All-Star will play within the groups’ collection finale on Wednesday.
Contreas was changed within the backside of the fourth by Alec Burleson, who shifted from left subject. Garrett Hampson took over in left.
Contreras is hitting .248 in 82 video games with 11 dwelling runs and 51 RBIs.
The 33-year-old Contreras sustained a season-ending fractured left center finger final Aug. 24 when he was hit by a pitch.
Once I get hit within the arm or hand, I get somewhat frightened, Contreras stated. I feel Im going to be OK, only a day or two (off).
The Cardinals are off Thursday earlier than opening a three-game collection Friday in Chicago towards the Cubs.
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