Arizona catcher Herrera leaves after being hit on top of head on follow-through
By KRISTIE RIEKEN
Posted 9/6/24
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 …
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Arizona catcher Herrera leaves after being hit on top of head on follow-through
Umpire Mark Ripperger (90) reaches for Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera, center, who was hit in the head on the backswing by Houston Astros designated hitter Kyle Tucker, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN
HOUSTON (AP) — 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.
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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