The emotional pain was far worse than the physical pain for Anthony Banda, the Dodgers reliever who suffered a hairline fracture in his left hand when he struck a paper towel dispenser in frustration. He expressed feelings of embarrassment and shame, thinking he had let down his teammates. Banda clarified that it was a freak accident, not a typical punch, viewing it as a learning experience rather than an act of aggression.
Banda stated, 'Once the swelling in the hand subsided, I was able to resume playing catch four days after suffering the injury. I didn’t have any pain or soreness, just some swelling in the hand.' This emphasizes his quick return to form, maintaining his pitching capability despite the injury.
Banda's pitching coach praised his recovery, noting, 'He threw his first bullpen session Thursday and followed that with a 30-pitch bullpen workout before Saturday night's game, where his fastball was clocked between 94-96 mph.' This demonstrates his effective rehabilitation and preparation for returning to the game.
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