There was a scary second in Pittsburgh after an MLB participant bought hit within the face by a 99.6 mph fastball.
Tampa Bay Rays’ Amed Rosario was hit by the pitch from rookie flamethrower Jared Jones, and rapidly left the sport.
On-deck batter Jose Siri sprinted towards Rosario, who held his face and crouched down – Siri instantly known as for the coach.
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Amed Rosario of the Tampa Bay Rays holds his face after being hit through the Pirates sport at PNC Park on June 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Photos)
Rosario walked off the sector beneath his personal energy, however not with out the trainers by his aspect and Rosario holding an ice pack to his mouth.
Fortunately, a flap on Rosario’s helmet softened the blow only a bit.
Fortunately, nothing was damaged, however he did endure “facial lacerations.” In additional excellent news, he isn’t anticipated to hit the injured checklist.
Amed Rosario of the Tampa Bay Rays is checked out by medical workers after being hit by a pitch at PNC Park on June 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Photos)
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Rosario was simply the fifth batter of the sport, however the second Jones had hit. The rookie settled down, although, as he tossed seven innings of two-run, eight-strikeout ball en path to a 4-3 Bucs win.
The Rays are Rosario’s fourth group since making his MLB debut in 2017 as a high prospect for the New York Mets.
He was despatched to the Cleveland Guardians as a part of the commerce that despatched Francisco Lindor to Queens – he spent the second half of final season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tampa Bay Rays’ Amed Rosario reacts after getting hit by a pitch from Pirates starter Jared Jones, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Picture/Matt Freed)
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Getting into Saturday, Rosario had been hitting .301 with a .739 OPS, splitting time between the outfield and infield.
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