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X-rays negative on Victorino's finger
X-rays negative on Victorino's finger
Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino said he is OK after a pitch hit him on his right index finger in the first inning Monday in Game 5 of the World Series.
When Is Shane Victorino Going to Show You the Finger?
When Is Shane Victorino Going to Show You the Finger?
maurybrown.com — I never went to a Catholic school, but we’ve all seen that stereotypical scene: the nun with... the ruler cracking a misbehaving student over the knuckles. Now, image how Shane Victorino feels? The crack across the hand — an A.J. Burnett ball riding inside on a bunt attempt ... (more) When Is Shane Victorino Going to Show You the Finger?
Victorino withstands finger beaning, X-rays turn up negative
Victorino withstands finger beaning, X-rays turn up negative
sports.yahoo.com — PHILADELPHIA — When he finally emerged from the postgame showers, Shane Victorino (notes) acted like he was... surprised to see a media crowd gathered around his locker.  "Two thumbs up, everyone," the Phillies center fielder ... (more) Victorino withstands finger beaning, X-rays turn up negative
Shane Comes Back
Shane Comes Back
baseballmusings.com — Shane Victorino will play tonight , as his finger is fine.... (more) Shane Comes Back
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Bruised and battered, Shane Victorino plans to start Game 6
Circling The Bases — ... Shane Victorino's right hand was bruised and swollen after being plunked by a 93-mph A.J. Burnett fastball in the first inning last night and he played the next seven innings in obvious pain before Ben Francisco finally replaced him. Victorino was clearly having trouble gripping the bat and making throws from the outfield, constantly grimacing and shaking his hand, but despite how bad the injury looked X-rays on his index finger came back negative and the Phillies' center fielder plans to start Game 6 . Francisco would likely draw the Game 6 assignment in center field if ...

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