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Rangers' Corey Seager leaves game after getting hit by 91-mph pitch

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 6/29/24

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager prematurely exited his team’s Saturday contest against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit by a pitch.

The Rangers led the Orioles 2-1 in the top of the fifth inning at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Seager worked a full count against Orioles starter Cade Povich with the bases empty and two outs.

Povich’s payoff pitch — a 91-mph sinker — hit Seager directly on the wrist. The four-time All-Star immediately crumpled to the ground and was eventually helped off the field by a Rangers trainer.

Corey Seager got hit by a pitch in the wrist area and came off the field immediately pic.twitter.com/XAfCE01z4S

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 30, 2024

Seager left the contest after going 1-of-2 and scoring the first run via a first-inning solo shot.

Early fireworks for Corey Seager and the @Rangers at Camden Yards pic.twitter.com/4u3dfGHi9m

— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2024

The Rangers have been cautious with Seager when it comes to injuries this season. The three-time Silver Slugger has already missed 11 games. Seager underwent surgery in the offseason a few months after the Rangers won the 2023 World Series.

In 72 games this season, Seager has batted .260 with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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