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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson leaves game vs. Angels after getting hit by pitch on left forearm

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson left Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels after getting hit by pitch on the left forearm.

The 23-year-old Wilson — who is hitting .341 and in the midst of a breakout season — was hit by an 86 mph sinker from Kyle Hendricks in the third inning. Max Schuemann replaced him as a pinch hitter.

The A's called the injury a contusion.

Wilson was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 draft and has quickly turned into one of the Athletics' most important players.