One of the game’s leading young pitchers gave his team quite a scare on Sunday after leaving due to a hit by pitch.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka left Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals after being hit on the arm with a pitch while batting. The Braves said Soroka departed for precautionary reasons.
Mike Soroka, who was hit by a pitch in the top of the 3rd and wasn't happy about it, is being replaced in the bottom of the 3rd by Josh Tomlin.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) June 23, 2019
Looked like the pitch got Soroka in his right hand/lower arm. He slammed his bat immediately.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) June 23, 2019
Soroka removed from game as a precaution, the Braves announced.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 23, 2019
The 21-year-old Canadian has been a revelation for Atlanta this season, posting a 2.12 ERA in his first 12 starts and comfortably serving as the team’s best pitcher. Luckily, at least based on initial word, the injury he suffered Sunday does not appear serious.
