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Rockies' Feltner Pitches Today Despite Hip Shot from Line Drive
7 Apr
Summary
- Ryan Feltner will pitch today despite a hip injury from a line drive.
- Feltner suffered a fractured skull in 2023 from a similar batted ball.
- The Rockies face the Astros in a three-game series starting today.
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner is scheduled to pitch today against the Houston Astros, despite suffering a hip injury during his last outing. The injury occurred when Feltner was struck by a 106.3 mph line drive comebacker to his hip in the third inning on March 31. While the hit caused his hip to tighten and prevented him from continuing the game, Feltner is cleared to pitch. This incident brings back memories of a similar, more severe injury in 2023 when a line drive fractured Feltner's skull.
Feltner's start marks the beginning of a three-game series for the Rockies (3-6) against the Astros (6-4). Houston is coming off a series loss where they were outscored. Feltner (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will face Astros RHP Cody Bolton (0-0, 3.00 ERA). Houston's ace, Hunter Brown, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain, leading to Bolton's start. The Astros have a strong recent record against the Rockies, winning 11 of their last 14 meetings since 2023.
