D-backs catcher Herrera hit in head by bat, exits
Written by I Dig Sports
HOUSTON -- Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera left Friday's game against the Houston Astros after Kyle Tucker struck him on top of the head with his bat 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.
Herrera, who had been 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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