Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners, sparking concerns about a potential injury. Trout, who was struck on the left hand by a 94 mph fastball from Casey Legumina, left the game and underwent X-rays, which came back negative. The three-time AL MVP is listed as day-to-day and expressed relief that the injury was not more severe.
Trout had previously been hit by a pitch from Bryan Woo in Friday's game, leading to frustration over the Mariners' strategy. "We know where they're trying to get me out, fastballs up and in, so it's just frustrating," Trout said. "If you can't control it up there, you shouldn't do it."
Angels manager Kurt Suzuki downplayed any tension between the teams, stating that hit-by-pitches are part of the game. The Angels won the game, 8-7, in 11 innings, with Jo Adell contributing a standout defensive performance earlier in the series.
Trout's availability for the upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves remains uncertain, though the negative X-ray results are a positive sign. The 11-time All-Star has battled injuries in recent seasons, playing more than 100 games only twice since 2021. Through 10 games this year, he is batting .212 with two home runs and three RBI.