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Contreras Hit by 95-MPH Fastball!
1 Aug
Summary
- All-Star Willson Contreras was struck by a pitch.
- The pitch was a 95-mph fastball to the helmet.
- Contreras left the game for precautionary reasons.
Boston Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras departed a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night after sustaining a blow to the head from a pitch. The incident occurred in the third inning when Contreras was struck by a 95-mph fastball thrown by reliever Will Klein.
Medical personnel attended to Contreras at home plate. Despite being hit on the side of his helmet, he was able to proceed to first base. The first baseman was subsequently substituted out of the game as a precautionary measure following the conclusion of the Red Sox's batting turn.
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