Phillies give update on outfielder Derek Hill, who left extra
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Key Points:
- Phillies outfielder Derek Hill left the game after crashing into the center-field wall during the 11th inning of a 10-4 loss to the Nationals, suffering a bruised shoulder.
- Hill had entered as a pinch-hitter and made a key defensive play chasing a go-ahead triple before the injury occurred; he later walked off the field with trainers.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly emphasized the severity of the impact and said the team will continue evaluating Hill’s condition, with updates expected after further assessment.
- Hill has been a valuable contributor since joining the Phillies in June, batting .268 with five home runs and an .814 OPS in 34 games, providing clutch hitting and strong defense.
- The Phillies also faced other injury concerns during the game, including Bryce Harper's hand scare and starting pitcher Andrew Painter’s left hamstring tightness, though Painter expects to pitch his next start.
