Astros' Jose Altuve: Leaves WBC game after HBP

Altuve left Saturday's quarterfinal for Team Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Altuve was plunked by Daniel Bard, and immediately left the game. The Houston star has been replaced by Luis Rengifo. There should be an update on Altuve's status shortly.