Aug. 23, 2024 23:42 PM EST

Mets Starter Paul Blackburn Knocked Out Of Game Vs Padres When He's Hit On Right Hand By Line Drive

New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Gregory Bull, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the third inning after being hit on the right hand by a line drive by David Peralta.

The Mets said he had a bruised hand and would undergo additional tests on Saturday.

Blackburn shielded his face with his arm and was hit by the ball, which caromed to second baseman Jose Iglesias, who threw out Peralta.

Blackburn sat on the ground and motioned to his right hand when catcher Francisco Alvarez came out to check on him. He was tended by the training staff and came out of the game. He was replaced by Ryne Stanek with the Padres leading 4-0.

Blackburn came in with a 5-3 record and 4.19 ERA.

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