Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino
is day-to-day after taking an A.J. Burnett fastball off his right index finger
in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday.
On the Phillies' website, Victorino indicated he was ready to play Wednesday
in Game 6, though manager Charlie Manuel said he will be evaluated before the
game prior to making a decision.
Victorino stayed in the game after being hit with the pitch in the first
inning but went hitless in his next three at-bats while clearly favoring his
right hand. He was replaced in center field by Ben Francisco in the eighth
inning.
The Phillies' No. 2 hitter in the lineup is batting .296 in the 2009 playoffs
with three homers and nine RBI.
The Yankees currently hold a 3-2 series lead heading back to the Bronx.
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