Masataka Yoshida leaves Red Sox game with hand injury; here’s what he said

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Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida leaves Sunday’s win with left hand injury

Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida was removed from Sunday night’s game after he was jammed on a pitch, injuring his left hand. Yoshida said following the game that the injury happened during his first at bat. Though he came back out and singled his second time up, he was subsequently removed in favor of Rob Refsnyder. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Yoshida’s left hand was “suffering a bit,” but Yoshida said it’s too soon to tell if he’l…