MLB star David Fry has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a 99mph fastball.
The Cleveland Guardians slugger was struck hard in the face by a pitch from Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal.
Cleveland Guardians’ David Fry was struck by a pitch during Tuesday’s game with Detroit[/caption]
The designated hitter was hit between his nose and mouth by a 99mph fastball[/caption]
Fry collapsed after the impact and was on the dirt for over five minutes[/caption]
Trainers rushed to help the slugger who was taken immediately to hospital[/caption]
Fury left the field on a cart and was able to walk under his own steam[/caption]
Fry was at the plate in the sixth inning with Cleveland trailing 2-1.
The 29-year-old attempted a bunt, but horrible misjudged the pitch.
Fry was struck hard just below his nose and immediately dropped to the ground.
A shocked Skubal put his hands to his mouth as Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt and trainers rushed onto the field.
The Guardians designated hitter was in the dirt for several minutes as medics attended to his bloodied face.
He was eventually carted from the field and taken immediately to Lutheran Medical Center.
Fry was later transferred to Cleveland Clinic Main Campus for further testing and observation, per AP.
“It was straight to the face,” Vogt told reporters after the game.
“We’re all thinking about David and his family right now.
“Obviously, we’re glad he is OK, but obviously it’s a really scary moment.
“He’s getting tested. He’s stayed conscious the whole time.”
The Guardians are set to give further updates on Fry’s condition Wednesday morning.
Skubal was visibly ratted by the incident and threw a wild pitch when play resumed.
The Guardians would later rack up three scores in the sixth to turn the game around.
“It was really tough,” said the left-hander.
“I’ve already reached out to him. I’m sure his phone is blowing up.
“I just want to make sure he’s all right. Obviously, he seemed like he was OK coming off the field and hopefully it stays that way.”
Cleveland fought back to win 5-2 on Tuesday night to deadlock the AL Central.
The teams meet again at Progressive Field tonight in the second game of a pivotal three-game series.
