Houston’s Christian Walker exits game after being hit by 96 mph pitch
Houston’s Christian Walker exits game after being hit by 96 mph pitch
Houston Astros’ Christian Walker (8) tosses the bat after being hit by a pitch from Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros’ Christian Walker (8) scores a run on Cam Smith’s RBI single against Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros’ Christian Walker (8) tosses the bat after being hit by a pitch from Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros’ Christian Walker (8) tosses the bat after being hit by a pitch from Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros’ Christian Walker (8) scores a run on Cam Smith’s RBI single against Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros’ Christian Walker (8) scores a run on Cam Smith’s RBI single against Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday’s game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand.
Manager Joe Espada said that he was hit on the top of his hand near his knuckles and that X-rays were negative.
“That’s a good sign,” Espada said. “So we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”
Walker was hit by a 96 mph pitch from Luis Severino in the fourth inning. He writhed in pain for a few seconds before trotting to first base, where he was examined by a trainer.
He remained in the game and scored on a two-out single by Cam Smith.
Walker played defense in the next two innings before being replaced by pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón in the bottom of the sixth.
“He played defense and once he came back for his at-bat, we asked him to grip a bat and he wasn’t very comfortable doing that,” Espada said.
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