Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner left Monday’s exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers with a bleeding face after a shot hit him during a stick.
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In the first inning of the matchup at the Sox’s training ground in Fort Myers, the hitter received a fastball from starter Matt Manning and immediately collapsed on the field. The trainers quickly lent their aid, seeing that Turner was bleeding, visibly inside the mouth.
Once the 38-year-old veteran was back on his own two feet after he needed a few towels to reduce the blood flow, he left the field and headed for his locker room.
Later in the afternoon, the Sox organization clarified that the former Los Angeles Dodgers had been hospitalized with a concussion and soft tissue injuries; his condition is considered stable, but “he is alert and in good spirits”. Other tests will be carried out later.
Easy victory
After recovering from the emotions caused by Turner’s injury, his teammates outscored the Tigers 7-1.
The Red Sox took the lead by driving in four runs in their first turn at bat. Adam Duvall, Raimel Tapia and Jorge Alfaro drove in those runs.
Tapia, who played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022, was also talked about for the right reasons in the third inning. The 29-year-old found a throw from Brendan White to his liking and kicked the ball out of bounds.
On the mound for the winners, starter Chris Sale gave up two hits in as many innings played. He also passed two opponents in the mitt. Gunner Zack Kelly allowed the Tigers only point, he who was in position for the sixth period. Riley Greene stretched her arms and completed a solo home run.
In short
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz gave absolutely nothing all three innings he played in a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros. The 31-year-old southpaw also struck out four rivals.
Baltimore Orioles players Austin Hays, Colton Cowser and Ryan O’Hearn all homered in a 10-7 offensive blast over the Philadelphia Phillies.