Twins’ Culpepper leaves game after getting hit by pitch; X-rays negative
Minnesota Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper exited Saturday's game against Cleveland in the third inning due to a hit-by-pitch incident. The right-handed batter was struck in the upper back by a fastball traveling at 95 mph from Franco Aleman. Initially, Culpepper remained on the ground, experiencing pain, but eventually got up and proceeded towards first base.
However, he halted his progress halfway and was subsequently removed from the game. Following the incident, Culpepper was examined by trainers, who confirmed he had a right shoulder contusion. The team reported that X-rays were negative. Culpepper, who picked up his major league career on August 7, is currently batting .286 in 30 games.
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