Mike Trout Avoids Serious Injury After Hand Contusion

Mike Trout exited Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mariners in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. While the initial incident caused concern, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki confirmed postgame that the injury is just a contusion. Further positive news followed as X-rays on Trout's hand returned negative, allowing him to avoid a significant long-term injury.