Josh Smith, a baseball player, is recovering from a terrifying on-field episode.
The Texas Rangers left fielder was taken to the hospital on April 3 after being struck in the face by a pitch during the team’s home game against the Baltimore Orioles.
“Rangers LF Josh Smith has been transported to an area hospital for additional scans and testing on his face and jaw,” the Texas Rangers’ official Twitter account announced later that day. “A pitch struck him on the right side of his face in the bottom of the third inning.”
Orioles reliever Danny Coulombe hit Smith in the face during the third inning. While an athletic trainer responded to him at home plate, the 25-year-old could walk off the field independently. The projectile was traveling at 89 miles per hour, according to ESPN.
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The Texas Rangers left fielder was taken to the hospital on April 3.
According to the outlet, Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said, “He got hit in the face area, in the lower jaw.” “We did take him to the emergency room.” He underwent some CT scans. They were found to be faultless. So there’s some positive news there. He’s feeling better right now as I talk. We’ll reassess him tomorrow.”
According to MLB.com, Coulombe joined the game after starting pitcher Kyle Bradish was hit in the right foot by a 104-mph line drive from Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim. According to the MLB, Bradish, 26, was diagnosed with a right foot injury. While early X-rays were negative for a fracture, he will be evaluated and tested further, according to the report.
The Orioles defeated the Rangers by a tally of two to zero. The sides will play each other on April 4 and 5.
SOURCE – (ENEWS)
