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Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday's game after taking a pitch to the hand, but the worst was avoided.

Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday's game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand. X-rays were negative.

Astros first baseman Christian Walker exited Wednesday's game but he said his right hand "should be good to go" after being hit by a pitch from Luis Severino.

Symbols, though, are supposed to point to something bigger -- something practical and measurable. This is the "substance" associated with the symbol.