Rays third baseman Amed Rosario had fairly the scare throughout Saturday’s recreation towards the Pirates.
Rosario exited the sport within the first inning after being hit within the face by a 99 mph fastball from Pirates rookie Jared Jones, although Bally Sports activities’ Tricia Whitaker reported on the published that Rosario, for the time being, appeared to emerge “on the optimistic finish of issues” and described the state of affairs as “significantly better than it may’ve been.”
“I’m informed that Rosario has facial lacerations as a result of that hit by pitch,” Whitaker mentioned on the published through the fourth inning, “nevertheless it doesn’t sound like something is damaged — so that’s excellent news.”
Supervisor Kevin Money informed reporters postgame that Rosario acquired a “sew or two” on the lip, in accordance with the Related Press.
Rosario mentioned the ball hit his arm and C-Flap helmet, although he didn’t know the order, whereas additionally telling reporters that “fortunately it wasn’t something worse.”
Jones’ third pitch to Rosario was excessive and inside.
He was the second batter Jones hit within the high of the primary inning, because the rookie — who entered Saturday with 22 walks and two hit batters in 79 innings — additionally hit designated hitter Brandon Lowe within the aspect earlier within the body.
Rosario’s helmet popped off his head following the pitch from Jones, and he instantly grabbed the world of his face that was hit.
He was finally escorted off the sector by members of the Rays coaching workers after taking a couple of minutes to compose himself outdoors of the batter’s field.
Richie Palacios pinch-ran for Rosario and took over at second base the following inning.
José Caballero, who had began the sport at second, slid over to 3rd to fill in for Rosario’s spot.
Rosario, who began his profession with the Mets earlier than finally taking part in for the Guardians and Dodgers, signed a one-year take care of the Rays in February and has hit .301 throughout 59 video games — getting into Saturday — whereas taking part in second base, third base, shortstop and proper discipline for Tampa Bay.
Throughout 4 years with the Mets within the majors from 2017-20, Rosario hit .268 with a .705 OPS.
The Rays misplaced to the Pirates, 4-3, regardless of scoring a run within the ninth and having the tying run in scoring place.
Pittsburgh scored three runs within the third towards Tampa Bay starter Zach Eflin, and Jones recovered from the shaky first body to toss seven innings and earn the win.