Marte leaves with concussion-like symptoms

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Starling Marte has been sidelined by concussion-like symptoms.

Marte was hurt on a head-first slide during a failed stolen base attempt in the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s game against Tampa Bay. Marte made contact with Rays second baseman Sean Rodriguez on the play.

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