Yankees pitcher hit in face by liner
NEW YORK — New York Yankees right-hander Bryan Mitchell left Monday night's game against the Minnesota Twins with two outs in the top of second inning after getting hit in the face by a line drive.
Mitchell was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital for an evaluation and diagnosed with a small nasal fracture. He was released from the hospital, but team doctors will monitor him for any possible concussion symptoms through Tuesday.
On an 0-2 pitch, Twins shortstop Eduardo Nunez hit a hard line drive and Mitchell had no time to react. The ball appeared to strike Mitchell on the right side of his face. He immediately fell to the ground and was bleeding as trainers attended to him.
Mitchell left the game with assistance and headed into the clubhouse. He was making a spot start for the Yankees, who moved their regular starting pitchers back one day.
The Yankees won the game, 8-7, in 10 innings.
