Alec Marsh [600x400]
Alec Marsh [600x400] (Credit: David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports)

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Royals right-hander Alec Marsh was hit on his throwing arm by a line drive, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning of Wednesday night's 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Marsh (3-0) pitched four scoreless innings before Addison Barger hit a 91 mph fastball back up the middle leading off the fifth. After being struck, Marsh picked up the ball and threw to first to retire Barger. The Royals said Marsh had a forearm contusion.

Angel Zerpa took over for Marsh on the mound.