Mets injuries: Double-dose of good news


Things are starting to look up for the New York Mets and their walking wounded.

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Per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale: “Good news for the #Mets

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1B Pete Alonso did not suffer a fracture, his MRI reveals, after being hit in the hand last night. He’s day-to-day.”

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Alonso left Tuesday’s 7-0 loss to the San Deigo Padres.

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after getting hit by a pitch and falling awkwardly leading off the second inning.

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The pitch from Yu Darvish hit Alonso on the right hand.

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Alonso appeared to swing, but the Mets challenged and it

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was ruled a hit by pitch and Alonso was awarded first base.

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He had headed to the clubhouse by then and was replaced by pinch-runner J.D. Davis.

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