CINCINNATI (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left Friday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck on his right hand by a wild pitch from right-handed reliever Cristian Mena.
With the Diamondbacks leading 3-2 in the sixth, Mena’s pitch bounced in front of home plate and hit Moreno on his throwing hand. After consulting with the training staff, Moreno made a few throws but couldn’t continue.
Swelling was visible.
Jose Herrera replaced Moreno behind the plate.
Moreno was 0 for 2 and looking to extend his seven-game hitting streak. He was batting .281 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 49 games.
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