Prospect Zimmer escapes with bruised finger

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CLEVELAND — Indians No. 1 prospect Bradley Zimmer is expected to be fine, following a hit-by-pitch scare that forced him to exit Wednesday’s game with Triple-A Columbus.

Zimmer, who is also MLBPipeline.com’s 30th-ranked prospect, was attempting to bunt in the fifth inning of Columbus’ game against Toledo. The outfielder was hit on the fingertips by a pitch from Matt Crouse and immediately replaced by Clippers outfielder Collin Cowgill.

“It looks like it’s going to be OK,” Clippers manager Chris Tremie told reporters Wednesday night. “Obviously, squaring around to …

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