ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mike Trout left the Los Angeles Angels ' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday after being hit in his left hand by a pitch, but the team said X-rays were negative, and the three-time AL MVP is day-to-day.
Trout was struck by a 1-1 slider from Rangers right-hander Spencer Patton leading off the fifth inning. Trout said he had difficultly picking up the 81 mph pitch in the shadows on a day when Globe Life Field's roof was open, and he lowered his hands to protect his midsection.