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- Updated: August 14, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — With nobody out and a runner on first base in the fourth inning of the Phillies’ 7-6 win over Colorado on Sunday, Nick Hundley lined a ball right back at Adam Morgan on the mound.
Morgan attempted to shield himself with his glove, but the 86-mph line drive got him on his left forearm. Phillies manager Pete Mackanin, head athletic trainer Scott Sheridan and the Phillies’ infield huddled on the mound around Morgan, who was crouched over in pain.
A few hours later in the clubhouse, though, Morgan said he was feeling fine. And he was especially happy to hear X-rays came back negative on the left forearm contusion that forced him from the game.
“It’s not as bad as it sounds, I guess,” Morgan said. “It’s just a bruise. [Once] that bruise goes away, I’m good.”
Mackanin didn’t commit to Morgan being able to make his next start.
“We’re going to take the day off tomorrow, mull it over and see where he’s at,” Mackanin said “We’ll see.”
Morgan left the clubhouse with his left arm …
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