Dodgers' Andy Pages hit on left hand by a pitch, exits vs the Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages got hit on his left hand by a pitch in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left the game Friday night. Pages was struck by Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler and took first base. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and a trainer came out to check on him.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to enter the postseason without All-Star center fielder Andy Pages. In the Dodgers' 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tommy Edman drove in the winning run with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning. As a result, Pages suffered a fractured hand during the game. Earlier in the match, in the third inning, Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler struck Pages with a pitch traveling at 100.2 mph.
Despite remaining in the game for an additional inning, Pages did not bat again and was eventually replaced in center field by Kiké Hernández. Manager Dave Roberts anticipates Pages' return within a few weeks, expressing sympathy for the player, who had been enjoying a stellar season. The absence of Pages significantly impacts the Dodgers' outfield, forcing Roberts to find a suitable replacement to maintain the team's defensive capabilities.
The club will explore various options to secure a suitable player who can handle the demands of center field. As the Dodgers prepare to conclude the regular season and advance to the postseason, the team's focus remains on finding a suitable replacement for Pages and solidifying their outfield's performance.
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