Angels' Mike Trout plunked in win over Texas, X-rays negative

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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. He 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.

"Like a normal day, I probably just turn like this (turning his left shoulder in) and just get hit," Trout said.

Trout jumped around and shook the hand in pain. He initially walked toward the visiting dugout, then marched about halfway down the first-base line, where he was met by trainer Mike Frostad and manager Joe Maddon. Frostad checked to see if Trout could squeeze the hand, then walked him off the field and back to the clubhouse.

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Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) reacts after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers of a baseball game on Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Maddon said he could immediately see Trout was in more pain than expected on that type of pitch and took him out.

"I just decided, let’s get it looked at, get some ice on it and get you back sooner," Maddon said. He added he’ll "more than likely" sit Trout for a game Monday night at Houston.

Trout is hitting .267 this season with two home runs and two RBIs. He doubled on a flair to short right field during the Angels’ three-run third inning in which they took a 4-1 lead.

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