On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels announced that outfielder Taylor Ward has been placed on the 10-day injured list with facial fractures after being hit in the head by a pitch.
The incident occurred during the second inning of the Angels’ game against the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Ward was batting against Rangers pitcher Jordan Lyles when he was hit in the head by a fastball. Ward immediately dropped to the ground and was attended to by medical personnel. He was then taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
The Angels released a statement saying that Ward had suffered facial fractures and was placed on the 10-day injured list. The team also said that Ward was in good spirits and would be monitored closely by the medical staff.
This is a scary reminder of how dangerous baseball can be, and it’s important for players to take safety precautions to protect themselves. Ward is lucky that he wasn’t more seriously injured, and hopefully he will make a full recovery soon.
This is not the first time a player has been hit in the head by a pitch, and it’s likely that it won’t be the last. It’s important for players to wear protective gear when they are in the batter’s box to minimize the risk of injury.
We wish Taylor Ward a speedy recovery and hope he is back on the field soon.
