Tigers' Dillon Dingler leaves game with apparent hand injury
The Detroit News • • sports
Key Points:
- Tigers’ All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler was removed from the game in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on his right hand while catching.
- A 95-mph sinker from Troy Melton struck Dingler's right hand after bouncing off his glove, causing him visible pain.
- Manager AJ Hinch and trainer Ryne Eubanks examined Dingler, who finished the inning but was replaced by pinch-hitter Jake Rogers in the batting lineup.
- Jake Rogers hit a two-run homer in Dingler's place during the bottom of the second inning.
- No immediate details were provided regarding the severity of Dingler's injury; updates are expected.
