Shane Victorino was pulled in the eighth inning of Monday's World Series Game 5 with a bruised hand.
Victorino took a pitch off his throwing hand in the first inning while attempting to lay down a bunt. It was clearly bothering him both at the plate and in the field, but manager Charlie Manuel decided to wait until the Phillies had a large lead in the eighth before replacing him with Ben Francisco. X-rays were negative, so Victorino should be fine if the series continues.
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