"Angels right fielder Torii Hunter left Wednesday's game against the Florida Marlins in the fifth inning after suffering a left posterior rib contusion when he slammed into the wall at Sun Life Stadium.

X-rays were normal for fractured ribs, which Hunter originally feared when he made the running catch of a Gaby Sanchez fly ball and then crumpled to the warning track, where he remained down for four minutes.

"It was a big out and I paid for it," said Hunter, who is now listed as day-to-day. "My whole insides shook. I'm sore like Ray Lewis hit me."

On impact, Hunter's elbow jabbed the side of his rib cage, knocking the wind out of him. Hunter said he argued but lost to Angels manager Mike Scioscia in an attempt to remain in the game.

Hunter anticipates being sore for several days but being able to play Friday, when the Angels return to action at Dodger Stadium."