"Toughest SOB I've ever met": Bloodied O's catcher stays in game after being drilled in face with fastball
Posted on AllSides July 30th, 2024
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BALTIMORE — The Orioles split Monday's double header against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite breaking out with 11 runs scored in a game one victory, the story was O's catcher James McCann. During a first inning at-bat, the 2019 All Star was drilled in the face by a mid-90's fastball thrown by pitcher Yariel Rodríguez. Bleeding profusely from the nose, team trainers rushed to his side to render immediate aid. After waiting several minutes for the bleeding to slow down, McCann trotted to first base but then headed towards the...