Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager prematurely exited his team’s Saturday contest against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit by a pitch at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.
The Rangers led the Orioles 2-1 in the top of the 5th inning. With the bases empty and two outs, Seager worked a full count against Orioles starter Cade Povich.
Povich’s payoff pitch — a 91-mph sinker — hit Seager directly on the wrist. The 4-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
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Seager left the contest after going 1-of-2 with a HBP. He scored the game’s first run via a 1st-inning solo homer to right field.
Early fireworks for Corey Seager and the @Rangers at Camden Yards 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/4u3dfGHi9m
— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2024
The Rangers lost 6-5 without the team’s star shortstop.
The Rangers have been cautious with Seager when it comes to injuries this season. The 3-time Silver Slugger has already missed 11 of Texas’ 83 games so far. Seager had undergone 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.
