Astros’ Walker Hit by Pitch: X-rays Clear

Christian Walker Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch

Houston Astros’ starting pitcher, Christian Walker, had to leave Wednesday’s game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand.

Manager Joe Espada reported that the hit impacted the top of the hand, near the knuckles, and that the X-rays were negative.

“It’s a good sign. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” Espada commented.

Joe Espada

Walker was hit by a 96 mph pitch from Luis Severino in the fourth inning. After the hit, he showed signs of pain, but managed to reach first base, where he was attended to by the trainer.

Despite the hit, Walker remained in the game and scored a run thanks to a single by Cam Smith with two outs.

Walker continued to play defensively for two more innings before being replaced by pinch hitter Mauricio Dubón in the bottom of the sixth inning.

“He played defensively, and when we asked him to take a bat, he wasn’t comfortable,” Espada added.