Diamondbacks Catcher Gabriel Moreno Exits Game With Hand Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was forced to leave Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds after being hit on his right (throwing) hand by a wild pitch from reliever Cristian Mena. Moreno struggled to grip the ball following the injury and was unable to continue playing, ending his attempt to extend a seven-game hitting streak during which he was batting .281 with four home runs and 17 RBIs in 49 games. The team has not yet provided details on the severity of Moreno's injury, but he is currently considered day-to-day pending further testing. Backup catcher Jose Herrera took over behind the plate and is expected to see increased playing time if Moreno requires additional time to recover. The injury occurred with the Diamondbacks leading 3-2 in the sixth inning, and Moreno went 0-for-2 at the plate before exiting the game. More updates on Moreno's condition and potential impact on the Diamondbacks' lineup are anticipated soon.