Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011Posted: 10:47 p.m.
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WATCH: Konerko feels terrible for LillibridgeWATCH: Guillen discusses Lillibridge's broken handBrent Lillibridge suffered a broken hand when he was hit with a Josh Judy fastball in the seventh inning of Thursday's game, announced White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen following the Sox 8-1 win against Cleveland.
Judy's fastball tailed inside, and Lillibridge began to swing before attempting to check his effort, effectively leading his hands into the 91 mph pitch. A close-up shot from a CSN camera revealed Lillibridge's hand already looked severely bruised, although the first baseman stayed in the game to run.
He was replaced by Alejandro De Aza in the top of the eighth.
Lillibridge put together a magical 2011 season, belting 13 home runs -- the most he's hit at any professional level. He also made multiple gave-saving catches as an outfielder and even adapted to play first base when Paul Konerko suffered an injury that kept him off the field July 31 against Boston.