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Aaron Judge Escapes Serious Injury After Being Hit by Pitch
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees received a clean bill of health after being hit by a pitch from Baltimore Orioles‘ pitcher Albert Suárez, sparking concerns of a potential injury.
Judge underwent X-rays and a CT scan at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad confirmed no fracture or serious damage.
The incident occurred during a game at the Yankees Stadium, leading to Judge’s exit in the fourth inning. Trent Grisham replaced Judge in the lineup.
Despite the scare, Judge expressed relief and gratitude for the negative results, recalling a past injury where he broke his wrist after being hit by a pitch.
The Yankees captain leads the Major Leagues in various statistical categories, making his health crucial for the team’s success.
In a similar recent incident, Los Angeles Dodgers‘ Mookie Betts suffered a serious hand injury after a hit by pitch.
