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Vinnie Pasquantino Reveals Huge Leg Bruise After Striking Out on Pitch That Hit Him

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino shared his massive bruise after being hit by the ball during a strikeout against the Boston Red Sox. | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had an at-bat to forget during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

During the first inning up against new Red Sox pitcher Dustin May, Pasquantino was sat down on strikes after swinging through a devastating sweeper. It was a nasty pitch, and it broke so much that despite Pasquantino swinging and missing, the ball ended up running all the way inside and hitting him square on the thigh.

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