Upton hit by pitch on left hand, leaves game

B.J. Upton was hit on his left hand by a pitch from Paul Byrd in the top of the first. Upton walked slowly toward first base as assistant trainer Paul Harker worked on his hand.

After about three minutes, Upton left the game and headed to the locker room.

The irony is that Upton was moved from center field to DH because of a large puddle in center field. The Rays didn’t want to risk Upton hurting his legs on the soggy turf.