Royals’ Jonathan India
Hit In The Head With 99 MPH Fastball
… Compelled Out of Sport
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A scary scene unfolded for Kansas Metropolis Royals second baseman Jonathan India on Sunday … when he took a fastball proper off his head — forcing him to go away the sport.
All of it went down throughout the Royals’ sequence finale towards the Cleveland Guardians. Up 6-2 heading into the final inning, Cleveland introduced in nearer Emmanuel Clase to wrap issues up.
Scary scene: Jonathan India received drilled within the head by a 99 MPH fastball from Emmanuel Clase. pic.twitter.com/LyuAFJXVzg
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After initially brushing India off the plate with a 97 MPH fastball … the very subsequent pitch went proper at India’s noggin — clocking in at 99 on the pace gun.
Fortunately, the helmet bore the brunt of the affect, however the 28-year-old nonetheless dropped to a knee after the contact. India did not keep down lengthy … and he hopped again to his ft to make his approach again to the dugout — all whereas giving Clase a protracted look.
In accordance with the crew, it is believed the five-year veteran didn’t undergo a concussion … and they’re going to consider him over the subsequent few days.
KC’s designated hitter, Vinnie Pasquantino, appeared to imagine there may need been some intent behind Clase’s pitch following the sport.
Vinnie Pasquantino was upset — to say the least — about Jonathan India getting hit within the head by Emmanuel Clase within the ninth inning pic.twitter.com/MZfXm0wLgH
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“[Clase] threw a pitch that he does not ever throw earlier than, which was a four-seam fastball. His first one of many yr. After which the subsequent pitch, attempting to come back again up and in. You bought to get it.”
“Clearly, I am upset by it. I am extra upset for John, as a result of we do not know what is going on on with him proper now. So it sucks.”
The crew will not have a lot time to stew on the matter and their 1-2 begin to the season … as they’re now in Milwaukee to start a three-game set towards the Brewers later right this moment.
