Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited Sunday’s game against the visiting Miami Marlins in the sixth inning due to a left thumb contusion.
Jung, a first-time All-Star this year, left shortly after turning a 5-4 double play. With runners on first and second, Jorge Soler ripped a sharp liner at Jung, who couldn’t hang on to the ball. Jung then picked it up and stepped on third before firing to second to complete the double play.
Prior to exiting, Jung went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He was replaced by shortstop Ezequiel Duran in the lineup while Josh H. Smith moved from shortstop to third.
Jung entered Sunday batting .275 with 22 homers and 67 RBIs. He is in his second season with the Rangers.
–Field Level Media