Willson Contreras Leaves Red Sox Game Following Hit By Pitch

TL;DR

Willson Contreras left the Red Sox game after being hit by a pitch, marking his eighth time this season. He sustained a right hand contusion, raising concerns about his injury status.

Key points

Willson Contreras exited the game after being hit by a pitch
He has been hit by a pitch eight times this season
Contreras sustained a right hand contusion

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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras

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The Boston Red Sox ended the week with another noteworthy injury scare.

Willson Contreras exited Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after getting hit by a pitch for an MLB-leading eighth time this season. The Red Sox announced, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo, that Contreras sustained a right hand contusion.

Contreras got plunked on the hand by a Nick Martinez fastball in the first inning. While he initially stayed in the game to run the bases, Andruw Monasterio took his spot at first base to begin the next frame.

Boston entered Sunday's game with an American League-low .668 OPS, but Contreras has started his Red Sox tenure strong. The 33-year-old is batting .259/.380/.467 with a team-high eight home runs and 23 RBIs.

Contreras has reached base in 14 straight games since moving to the No. 2 spot in Boston's batting order on April 25. His .406 expected weighted on-base average among all qualified hitters.

Q&A

What injury did Willson Contreras sustain during the game?

Willson Contreras sustained a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch.

How many times has Willson Contreras been hit by a pitch this season?

Willson Contreras has been hit by a pitch a league-leading eight times this season.

Which team did the Red Sox play when Contreras got injured?

The Red Sox played against the Tampa Bay Rays when Willson Contreras got injured.