Willson Contreras leaves the Red Sox's game at Texas after being hit by a pitch

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Boston first baseman Willson Contreras left the Red Sox's game Thursday night against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch in the area of the right hand.

Contreras was struck by a first-pitch sinker thrown by Jakob Junis after Wilyer Abreu drew a leadoff walk with the Rangers leading 3-1. Contreras walked to first base in obvious pain, was examined by a team trainer, and headed to the dugout.

Two batters later, Trevor Story hit a three-run home run off Jacob Latz.

Contreras was previously 1 for 3 with a single. He was hit by a pitch Wednesday night after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of the Red Sox’s 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

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