Bryce Harper of Phillies hit in face by 97 mph fastball
The slugger posted a video after the game indicating he was OK
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There was a frightening moment in Wednesday night’s MLB game in St. Louis between the hometown Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was hit in the face by a 97 mph fastball during his at-bat in the top of the sixth inning.
A replay shows Harper tried to get his right hand up to block the ball but the pitch from Genesis Cabrera of the Cardinals struck Harper straight-on instead.
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Harper immediately went down to the ground and appeared to be checking himself for blood or other signs of injury. He was soon joined by a Phillies teammate and was met by a team trainer as he walked off the field.
A cut was seen on the left side of Harper’s nose as he left the dugout and headed into the clubhouse. He did not return, according to ESPN.
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The teams were tied at 3-3 at the time but Philadelphia ultimately won 5-3.
Harper posted a video after the game.
"Whaddup, everybody? Bryce Harper here. Everything feels good. Everything came back good," he said.
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"CT, all that kind of stuff. So, face is still there. We’re all good. See you guys soon."
Cabrera apologized after the game, ESPN reported.
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"My prayers go out to Bryce Harper," the pitcher said. "I really wish him the best. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
The pitcher claimed the ball simply got away from him and he was not deliberately throwing at Harper.
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