Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday's ALCS Game 3 against the Houston Astros after being hit by a pitch in the top half of the sixth inning.

Kiermaier took a high-inside fastball off his wrist and was in obvious pain as he made his way to first base. The team announced during the game that the official injury is a left hand contusion. He is considered day-to-day after x-rays came back negative.

Before the departure, Kiermaier was 0-for-2 with a run and an incredible diving catch in centre field. Tampa Bay went on to win the game 5-2 to take a 3-0 series lead.

The 30-year-old is in his eighth season with the Rays and hit .217 in 49 games during the regular season.

Game 4 between the Rays and Astros will go Wednesday evening from Petco Park in San Diego.