Byron Buxton leaves game for Twins after being hit by pitch

The state of Minnesota will now hold its collective breath as the immediate future of star centerfielder Byron Buxton is suddenly unclear As the man leading off for the Twins on Wednesday night at Target Field Buxton was hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton Though he initially stayed in the contest stole second base and scored a run Buxton replaced by infielder Brooks Lee his next time at the plate It s officially a left hand contusion for Buxton according to the Twins and it doesn t sound like this is something that will keep him out for an extended period of time It d be a shame if it does Not only has he been otherworldly for the Twins this season both at the plate and in the field Buxton was set to compete in the Home Run Derby as well as the All Star Match next week in Atlanta Related Articles Joe Ryan is an All Star for Twins after initially getting snubbed Inver Grove Heights turns out for Simley star Michael Busch s homecoming Twins beat Cubs as Simeon Woods Richardson continues impressive stretch Zebby Matthews throws live batting practice for Twins Twins Byron Buxton enters Home Run Derby field Once in a lifetime thing