Injury Scare: Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Hunter Bigge Hit by Foul Ball in Game Against Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge suffered an injury during a game against the Baltimore Orioles when a foul ball hit him in the dugout. The incident occurred at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, during the sixth inning. Bigge was taken off the field on a stretcher and appeared to be in good spirits, giving a thumbs up to the crowd.
The foul ball was hit by Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, who looked visibly upset after the incident. The athletic trainer signaled for paramedics, and Bigge was taken off the field on a cart. Bigge, a right-handed pitcher with a 2.40 ERA this season, is currently on the injured list with a right lat strain.
The game between the Orioles and Rays was briefly interrupted by the scary moment. The Orioles, who have had a tough start to the season, are looking to make up ground in the American League East. They began the day with a 31-42 record, while the Rays are at 41-33, just two games behind the division-leading New York Yankees.
Despite the scary incident, both teams continued to play, with the Orioles maintaining a 4-1 lead. The game was part of an important AL East rivalry, with both teams vying for a playoff spot. Stay updated on MLB news by visiting Newsweek Sports.