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    Rays’ Amed Rosario escapes serious injury after scary incident

    By Marc Topkin,

    2024-06-22
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    Rays third baseman Amed Rosario reacts after getting hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jared Jones during the first inning of Saturday's game in Pittsburgh. Rosario came out of the game. [ MATT FREED | AP ]

    PITTSBURGH — Rays infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario seemingly escaped serious injury after being struck in the face area by a near-100 mph pitch during Saturday’s game against the Pirates.

    According to the Rays, Rosario sustained only facial lacerations, with no broken bones.

    He was hit by Jared Jones’ 99.6 mph pitch in the first inning, the sound of contact with his helmet, or the protective guard, audible throughout PNC Park.

    As Rosario went down on one knee, on-deck hitter Jose Siri raced over and signaled to Rays staff to rush out to the field.

    Head athletic trainer Joe Benge quickly attended to Rosario and covered...

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