AL 3B Junior Caminero hit by pitch, exits in third inning
Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero was forced to exit the MLB All-Star Game after being hit on the hand by a pitch in the third inning.
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- Primary Driver: Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero was forced to exit the MLB All-Star Game after being hit on the hand by a pitch in the third inning.
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American League third baseman Junior Caminero exited the MLB All-Star Game during the third inning after being hit by a pitch. The incident occurred on his hand, which the New York Post described as a "scary scene." Coverage from ESPN, USA Today, and Bleacher Report focused on the immediate injury and the slugger's exit from the game.
MLB.com provided a medical update, reporting that Caminero's X-rays came back clean. Future coverage is expected to focus on the latest updates regarding the Rays star's recovery following the hit by pitch.
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AL 3B Junior Caminero hit by pitch, exits in third inning ESPN · 90d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
When did Junior Caminero exit the game?
He exited in the third inning.
Which part of his body was affected by the pitch?
Caminero was hit on his hand.
What were the results of his medical imaging?
According to MLB.com, his X-rays came back clean.
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