Videos shared on Twitter show Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann getting hit in the nose by a fastball Monday.
McCann was struck in the face by a 95 mph fastball thrown by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez Monday at the bottom of the first inning, according to the New York Post (NYP). The 34-year-old catcher was up to bat with the bases loaded when he was hit.
In the video, Rodriguez can be seen throwing the ball, which curves towards McCann’s face, knocking off his helmet and sending him immediately down to the ground as pained “oh’s” can be heard from the crowd.
The camera then pans to McCann face down on the ground with his hands covering his face. As he picks his head up, blood can be seen dripping down his nose and onto the field. Orioles staff can be seen rushing to his aid as they wipe his nose with a tissue.
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