Alcides Escobar was removed from Wednesday's game with a left cheek contusion, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.
Escobar was removed from Wednesday's game with a left cheek contusion, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis:
The Royals are saying Escobar, who was hit with a 96 mph heater from Danny Salazar in the fifth inning, was lifted for precautionary reasons. It's encouraging, but Escobar may not be out of the woods yet, as he is still being tested for a concussion.
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