Rockies' Arenado exits with chest contusion

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SAN DIEGO (AP) Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado left Monday's game against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning with a chest contusion. He was to undergo X-rays.

Arenado was injured while diving into the stands attempting to catch a pop fly in the sixth inning.

The 24-year-old has 36 home runs, tied for the National League lead with teammate Carlos Gonzalez. The two-time Gold Glove winner is hitting .287 with 106 RBIs this season.

Arenado was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI in the Rockies' 6-4 win over the Padres.