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Contreras stayed in the game to run the bases
and was thrown out at home plate by Pirates left fielder Tommy
Pham to end the inning while trying to score from second base on
Pedro Pages’ single.
Contreras had X-rays on the hand, and they came back negative.
He and Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said it is doubtful that
the three-time All-Star will play in the teams' series finale on
Wednesday.
Contreas was replaced in the bottom of the fourth by Alec
Burleson, who shifted from left field. Garrett Hampson took over
in left.
Contreras is hitting .248 in 82 games with 11 home runs and 51
RBIs.
The 33-year-old Contreras sustained a season-ending fractured
left middle finger last Aug. 24 when he was hit by a pitch.
“When I get hit in the arm or hand, I get a little worried,”
Contreras said. “I think I’m going to be OK, just a day or two
(off).”
The Cardinals are off Thursday before opening a three-game
series Friday in Chicago against the Cubs.
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