San Diego Padres infielder

Padres batter hit in face with 97 mph pitch — and stays in the game

Apr 19, 2026 @ 5:21pm

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The San Diego Padres infielder was up to bat against Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with a man on second in the top of the fifth inning when a 97-mph fastball struck him in the cheek.