CHICAGO (AP) Houston Astros shortstop Julio Lugo left Monday night's game against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch from Kerry Wood.

Lugo has a bruised left wrist and was taken for precautionary X-rays.

Batting with one out, Lugo squared to bunt, then pulled the bat back to his shoulder, as if to swing away. As the pitch approached, Lugo turned away and raised his left arm to shield himself. But the ball hit him on the left wrist, and a loud crack could be heard.

Lugo spun away from the plate, gripping his wrist, and fell to the ground. Astros manager Jimy Williams and a trainer ran out to check on him while home plate umpire Mark Carlson talked to Wood.

Lugo got up on one knee after a few minutes, and was able to flex his wrist and fingers. He was taken to the Astros' clubhouse and replaced by Jose Vizcaino.

Wood leads the majors with a career-high 15 hit batters this season.

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