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The Chicago Cubs experienced quite the scare Tuesday night in New York when Kris Bryant was hit on the right hand in the very first inning.
Bryant was drilled by Mets starter Taijuan Walker on the first pitch of the at-bat, a 93.4 MPH two-seamer that came in on the hands – where pitchers typically go at the Cubs star – and clipped him. The 29-year-old left the game with what was deemed a contusion, though there are never really any assurances until further testing is completed.
Another injury, especially to Chicago’s most dangerous hitter and versatile defensive star, would have been a massive blow for the Cubs.