MIAMI -- A fastball to the wrist didn't stop Giancarlo Stanton's recent surge.
Stanton returned to the Miami Marlins' starting lineup after recovering from a bruised right wrist and hit a two-run homer to help beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Stanton missed only one start after being hit Saturday. His 17th homer of the year put Miami ahead 4-1 in the fifth inning.
"I worry when he gets hit by a pitch," teammate Marcell Ozuna said. "A 96 mph fastball? Maybe he breaks the wrist."
Instead, Stanton continued his recent tear.