HOUSTON — Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was scratched from Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals due to a sore left hand after being hit by a pitch an evening earlier than.
Bregman remained within the recreation Tuesday evening after being plunked within the hand within the first inning. X-rays have been detrimental. He initially was within the lineup batting second and enjoying third base earlier than being scratched about 75 minutes earlier than first pitch.
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The Astros already have been with out Kyle Tucker, with the precise fielder lacking a second straight recreation after fouling a ball off his proper shin Monday evening. Supervisor Joe Espada stated Wednesday that Tucker was nonetheless actually sore, however the Astros hoped he may return Friday.
Mauricio Dubón was moved from middle area to 3rd base with Bregman out, and Jake Meyers performed middle towards the Cardinals.
Bregman had led Houston’s offense previously a number of video games, hitting 5 house runs previously eight video games.
