Peter Lambert - Bruises thumb in relief appearance Lambert was removed from his relief appearance in Thursday's 9-1 loss to the Mets due to what Rockies manager Bud Black described as a "severely bruised" left thumb, MLB.com report... Impact Coming on in relief in the top of the fourth after starter Austin Gomber lasted just three innings, Lambert allowed a one-out single to Tyrone Taylor, then retired him and Lindor when Lindor's liner ricocheted off Lambert's glove safely to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who stepped on second base and threw to first base to complete an inning-ending double play. Lambert went on to pitch two more innings and struck out three batters on the day, but his overall effectiveness waned as he pitched through the thumb injury, as he ended up giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk. Though X-rays came back negative, Lambert could be a candidate to go on the injured list if the swelling in his thumb doesn't subside over the next day or two.
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