Mike Trout left the Angels' 8-7 victory over Seattle after a fastball struck his left hand in the eighth inning. The 34‑year‑old was hit by Casey Legumina's 0‑1 pitch, trudged to first, then was escorted to the dugout for X‑rays. Manager Kurt Suzuki labeled the injury a contusion and listed him as day‑to‑day. He will undergo further evaluation overnight.

Trout went 1‑for‑4 in the game, adding one of the Angels' two homers and three RBIs as the club moved to .500 on the season. Rookie Oswald Peraza entered for Trout and delivered a key bunt that set up Nolan Schanuel’s sacrifice fly, driving in Adam Frazier for the walk‑off run. Suzuki praised the collective effort, showing the depth the club has built.

The injury raises concerns for a team that hopes to avoid another lengthy IL stint for its marquee player; Trout missed 26 games last year with a knee contusion. With the Angels set to open a three‑game series against the Braves on Monday, Suzuki will likely monitor his condition closely, but the win already buoyed a shaky start. Fans in Anaheim breathed relief.