Seth Lugo was removed from the Kansas City Royals‘ game against the Texas Rangers after taking a line drive to the head in the fourth inning.
Lugo was delivering a 3-2 pitch to Brandon Nimmo when the veteran outfielder laced a high, center-cut change-up straight back up the middle.
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Lugo could not get out of the way of the ball – which left the bat with a 106.6 mph exit velocity, according to the Rangers’ broadcast – and it struck him on the left side of the head.
Lugo immediately went down in a heap as the ball caromed into right field. Nimmo was immediately concerned, throwing his helmet to the ground and motioning for a time-out as he reached the first base bag.
The Royals’ training staff quickly came out to tend to Lugo. Nimmo also checked on the veteran pitcher, who appeared to tell his former New York Mets teammate that he was OK.
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Lugo had a contusion on his forehead where he had been struck but was able to stand under his own power. Nonetheless, the Royals removed him from the game for further evaluation.
Lugo walked into the dugout without assistance and was replaced on the mound by Mason Black.
The Royals did not immediately provide an update about Lugo’s condition.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Seth Lugo injury update: Royals pitcher hit in head by line drive
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