Braves SS Andrelton Simmons Breaks Pinkie

Discussion in 'Baseball Talk' started by Sportsguy, Jul 8, 2012.

  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with an injured pinkie finger on his right hand.He has a fractured fifth metacarpal and will be examined by a team physician on Monday, according to the Braves television broadcast who cited the team.The Braves used pinch hitter Eric Hinske for Simmons in the fifth inning. Hinske struck out looking with the bases loaded against Phillies starter Vance Worley.Simmons entered batting .292 with three home runs and 15 RBIs. He was named NL rookie of the month for June.

    Source: ESPN
     
    Sportsguy, Jul 8, 2012
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  2. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    This sucks. Really, it does. Not gonna replace his glove at SS and his bat has been good. Hope he gets well, and soon.
     
    Chipper10, Jul 9, 2012
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