Diamondbacks catcher Herrera exits after getting hit by bat

HOUSTON -- Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera left Friday's 8-0 loss to the Houston Astros after Kyle Tucker struck him on top of the head with his bat on a follow-through in the fifth inning.

Tucker struck out swinging, with his bat hitting Herrera on the top of his helmet. Herrera crumpled to the ground, and manager Torey Lovullo and a trainer immediately raced to the plate.

Herrera, who had been pressed into extensive playing time with starter Gabriel Moreno sidelined by a groin injury, got to a sitting position after a couple of minutes on the ground and Lovullo supported his back while the trainer spoke to him for a while.

Herrera was eventually helped to his feet and escorted to the dugout. He was replaced by Adrian Del Castillo .

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters after the game that Herrera went through protocols and was cleared, and that the catcher is expected to be in the lineup Saturday.