Mariners Pitcher Emerson Hancock Exits Game With Apparent Hand Injury

Emerson Hancock, a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, was forced to leave his team's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, July 12. The right-hander departed the game in the second inning after appearing to sustain an injury to his right hand.

The incident occurred when Hancock was struck by a comebacker hit directly back at him by Rays batter Yandy Diaz. Details on the severity of the injury remain unclear, but Hancock immediately showed discomfort after the impact.

Hancock had been on the mound for the Mariners as they faced the Rays. The game was halted briefly as medical personnel attended to the pitcher before he was ultimately removed from the contest.