WASHINGTON (AP) — Rich Hill lasted just two pitches against the Washington Nationals.
The veteran Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander was pulled with an 0-2 count to leadoff hitter Trea Turner on Saturday night with a recurrence of the blister problem that has already put him on the disabled list twice this season.
Television close-ups showed a broken and bloody fingernail on Hill’s left middle finger.
Blisters have plagued the 38-year-old Hill for the past several seasons.
Left-hander Scott Alexander replaced Hill in the second game of a day-night doubleheader.