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New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez exits game after being hit in hand by foul ball

NEW YORK -- New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez left Saturday's game an inning after taking a foul ball off his right hand.

Sánchez's throwing hand was unprotected when Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena tipped a pitch that appeared to hit Sánchez in the knuckles in the fourth inning.

Sánchez fell to the ground and writhed in pain before a trainer came out to inspect him. He remained in the game and finished the inning, then flew out to center field in the bottom of the fourth. He was replaced by Kyle Higashioka to begin the fifth.