Guardians DH Fry hit in face by 99 mph pitch, sent to hospital

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry was struck in the face by a 99 mile per hour fastball while attempting a bunt in the sixth inning Tuesday night at Progressive Field and was carted off the field before being taken to a hospital, officials and eyewitnesses said. The pitch, delivered by Detroit starter Tarik Skubal, glanced off Fry's bat and hit him in the nose and mouth area, leaving him on the ground for several minutes as trainers and manager Stephen Vogt attended to him.

The incident occurred with Cleveland trailing 2-1 and runners on the corners with no outs. Fry squared to bunt on a 2-1 pitch from Skubal when the ball sailed up and in, struck the top of his bat and ricocheted into his face. He collapsed in the batter's box clutching his face and was later helped to his feet before being wheeled off in a cart. Team personnel said he was transported to a nearby hospital and the Guardians said they would provide an update Wednesday. Initial reports provided no immediate word on the extent of his injuries, and some local accounts indicated he was receiving treatment at Cleveland Lutheran Medical Center.

Players, coaches and fans reacted visibly. Vogt said, "It was...