MILWAUKEE — Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer left tonight’s game in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on his right hand.

Cuddyer took his position for the bottom of the first inning but came back to the dugout in obvious pain. Head trainer Rick McWane took a look, and Cuddyer headed to the clubhouse for X-rays.

Jason Kubel has moved from left field to right field, and Delmon Young entered the game in left.

Updates as they come…

Update (8 p.m.): X-rays on Cuddyer’s hand came back negative, meaning no broken bones. He is listed as day-to-day. (Note, it’s Cuddyer’s right hand.)

Postgame update: After the game, Cuddyer said, “It’s not broken, which is a good thing. It’s sore, but hopefully it’ll be less sore tomorrow, and I’ll be able to play. Tomorrow, or at least Sunday.”

Cuddyer got hit on the knuckle on the base of his ring finger.

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