CLEVELAND – Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman was drilled in the face by a line drive during Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians.
Zimmerman was struck on a hit from Jason Kipnis -- a line drive right to Zimmerman's jaw. He fell to the ground instantly.
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Trainers immediately ran out to the mound and eventually got up and walked off the field. He was replaced by Daniel Norris. The Tigers lost to Cleveland, 5-1.
The Tigers tweeted last night: "Jordan Zimmermann left tonight's game with a right jaw contusion and is still being evaluated by the Tigers medical staff."
Thanks for all the love everyone. All good! See ya in five days #dodgedabullet #notreally
— Jordan Zimmermann (@JZimmermann27) April 12, 2018
Watch the scary moment below:
Jordan Zimmermann took a pitch to the face in the 1st inning. He left the field under his own power and is currently being evaluated. Daniel Norris has been brought in to pitch. pic.twitter.com/T2QQ9ms1Xj
— FOX Sports Detroit (@FOXSportsDet) April 11, 2018
After a line drive that hit him in the face, Jordan Zimmerman walks off the mound. pic.twitter.com/rD9oA3oMhs
— SportsTime Ohio (@SportsTimeOhio) April 11, 2018