“Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino says his hand is fine, despite being hit by a pitch Monday during Game 5, and he expects to play in Game 6 of the World Series against the New York Yankees Wednesday night.
Victorino put a scare into the Phillies after he was hit on the right index finger by an A.J. Burnett fastball in the first inning. He shook his head and stayed in the game, scoring on Chase Utley’s three-run homer.
Though X-rays were negative, the Phillies’ center fielder was clearly in discomfort the rest of the way in Philadelphia’s 8-6 Game 5 win. He gingerly removed his batting gloves after each at-bat, and had trouble gripping the bat and throwing the ball because his finger was swollen.
He grimaced and shook his wrist after popping out in the second inning.”
Read the rest of the article, “Victorino plans to play Game 6” at ESPN.go.com
This is great news for the Phillies. Victorino appeared to be in great pain yesterday, but since the x-rays are negative he can still go out and play. For the Phillies sake however, Victorino needs to be effective, not a liability.
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