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- Updated: September 9, 2016
SAN DIEGO — Derek Norris was sent for X-rays following Thursday’s 14-1 victory over the Rockies, after the Padres’ backstop sustained an upper arm injury in the top of the ninth inning.
Norris was struck by a foul ball in the right shoulder area off the bat of the Rockies’ Stephen Cardullo. The extent of the injury remains unclear, and Norris was replaced by backup catcher Hector Sanchez.
In a cruel twist of fate, Norris’ injury came half an inning after he had launched his first home run since July 10. It’s been a rough season for Norris, who has posted a career-low .565 OPS — well below his lifetime .688 mark.
“The guy puts forth a tremendous effort, and it’s just …
