Jung fractures wrist after hit-by-pitch in 9th inning

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Ranger third baseman and former Texas Tech Red Raider Josh Jung suffered a fractured wrist on Monday night after being hit by a pitch in a road win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Phil Maton was on the mound for the Rays in the ninth inning of action.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced the injury following the 9-3 win.

“He’ll be back. I talked to him briefly, you know this hurts,” Bochy said. “I feel for the kid because he’s had to deal with so much on injuries. It’s gonna be a little while, but he’ll be back.”

Marcus Semien spoke with the media following the win as well and said it’s “extremely tough luck” for Jung. The former Red Raider went 3-for-4 on the night before exiting the game. That included a three-run homer in the first inning to give the Rangers a quick lead. He finished with four RBIs and two runs.

The Rangers improved to 3-1 on the early season. The Rays and Rangers are bock on the diamond at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday in Tampa Bay inside Tropicana Field.