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Twins’ Buxton leaves game after getting hit on hand

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton exited Wednesday’s game with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton.

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Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton (25) is looked at by manager Rocco Baldelli (5), left, and a trainer after being hit by a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton exited Wednesday’s game with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton.

Buxton led off the bottom of the first inning when he was hit, although the play was initially ruled a foul ball. Minnesota challenged the call and it was overturned after video review showed the ball hitting a pad on the top of Buxton’s hand.

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