Arizona catcher Herrera leaves after being hit on top of head on follow-through
Kristie Rieken
Associated Press
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) (Kevin M. Cox, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera left Friday night against the Houston Astros after Kyle Tucker struck him on top of the head on a follow-through in the fifth inning.
Tucker struck out swinging, with his bat hitting Herrera on the top of his helmet. Herrera crumpled to the ground, and manager Torey Lovullo and a trainer immediately raced to the plate.
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Tucker — pressed into extensive playing time with starter Gabriel Moreno sidelined by a groin injury — got to a sitting position after a couple of minutes on the ground and Lovullo supported his back while the trainer spoke to him for a while.
Herrera was eventually helped to his feet and escorted to the dugout. He was replaced by Adrian Del Castillo.
The team didn’t immediately provide an update on Herrera’s condition. ___
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