The Los Angeles Dodgers’ All-Star center fielder Andy Pages fractures his left hand after getting hit by a pitch during the bottom of the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Multiple reports say he exits the game and later X-rays confirm the break, with the injury occurring on a 100.2 mph pitch. Pages is expected to miss significant time as the Dodgers continue their season.
The Dodgers still win the game, with at least one outlet describing a rally that ends in a walk-off victory over Pittsburgh. Outlets also note Pages initially does not show obvious pain and that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provides updates on his recovery. The reported timetable varies slightly by source, but most estimates place Pages on the injured list for roughly four to five weeks, potentially extending toward the end of the regular season. Some coverage frames the impact in the context of Los Angeles’ pursuit of October, including what the team may do in his absence, such as turning to other players.
