AL 3B Junior Caminero hit by pitch, exits in third inning
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Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was hit on the left hand by a 97.6 mph pitch during the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game, causing him to leave the game in pain.
- Caminero was struck by a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien and immediately left the field for medical evaluation, with X-rays later confirming no fractures.
- At 23 years old, Caminero is considered a rising star, having hit 45 home runs last season and currently batting .279 with 28 home runs and a .927 OPS this season.
- This game marked Caminero's second All-Star appearance and his first start, but his injury raised concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season.
