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Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with 105-mph foul ball
June 20 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the face with a 105.1-mph foul ball and hospitalized, but was coherent and remained conscious, manager Kevin Cash told reporters after a loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Bigge was hit in the top of the seventh inning of the 4-1 setback Thursday night in Tampa, Fla. The 27-year-old reliever, who is on the injured list because of a lat strain, was sitting on a bench near the front railing of the Rays dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field when the ball struck him. Advertisement "He's coherent," Cash said Thursday. "He's talking to the physician. He's going to have a lot of tests. ... I don't have a ton to add other than that." The Rays are expected to provide an update on Bigge later Friday. The relief pitcher gave a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as he was taken away on a stretcher. Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman was at the plate during the incident. Rays pitcher Connor Seabold threw in a 3-2 slider for the eighth pitch of his exchange with the Orioles catcher. Rutschman slapped the high-and-inside offering to his right, sending the ball flying toward the dugout and hitting Bigge. Advertisement Players from both teams winced in reaction and stopped to watch Bigge taken out of the stadium on a stretcher. "I saw it off my bat and it's really, really scar," Rutschman said. "I'm praying for him and his recovery. I hope he is doing OK. It's scary. I haven't really been a part of something like that. "You never want to see that. I think everyone wishes for the best health for everyone in this game. You hate to see that. I hope he's doing OK." Seabold walked Rutschman when the game resumed. Neither team scored over the final three innings. Rutschman went 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a walk in the win. Orioles left fielder Colton Cowser went 2 for 4 with a three-run home run and a double. Orioles starter Charlie Morton allowed six hits and one run over six innings to earn his fourth win of the season. Advertisement Bigge, a 12th-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in the 2019 MLB Draft, joined the Rays in a July 28 trade. The former Harvard pitcher logged a 2.40 ERA over his first 13 appearances this season. He posted a 2.60 ERA over 19 appearances last season, which he split with the Cubs and Rays. "It's terrifying," Orioles manager Tony Mansolino said. "We sit in these dugouts every night and, in a lot of ways, you kinda feel like a sitting duck. It's just terrifying. We wish the best for the player that got hit." The Rays (41-34) will host the MLB-best Detroit Tigers (48-28) at 7:05 p.m. EDT Friday in Tampa. The Orioles (32-42) will take on the New York Yankees (43-31) at 7:05 p.m. Friday in New York.
UPI
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Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with 105-mph foul ball
June 20 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the face with a 105.1-mph foul ball and hospitalized, but was coherent and remained conscious, manager Kevin Cash told reporters after a loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Bigge was hit in the top of the seventh inning of the 4-1 setback Thursday night in Tampa, Fla. The 27-year-old reliever, who is on the injured list because of a lat strain, was sitting on a bench near the front railing of the Rays dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field when the ball struck him. "He's coherent," Cash said Thursday. "He's talking to the physician. He's going to have a lot of tests. ... I don't have a ton to add other than that." The Rays are expected to provide an update on Bigge later Friday. The relief pitcher gave a thumbs-up sign to the crowd as he was taken away on a stretcher. Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman was at the plate during the incident. Rays pitcher Connor Seabold threw in a 3-2 slider for the eighth pitch of his exchange with the Orioles catcher. Rutschman slapped the high-and-inside offering to his right, sending the ball flying toward the dugout and hitting Bigge. Players from both teams winced in reaction and stopped to watch Bigge taken out of the stadium on a stretcher. "I saw it off my bat and it's really, really scar," Rutschman said. "I'm praying for him and his recovery. I hope he is doing OK. It's scary. I haven't really been a part of something like that. "You never want to see that. I think everyone wishes for the best health for everyone in this game. You hate to see that. I hope he's doing OK." Seabold walked Rutschman when the game resumed. Neither team scored over the final three innings. Rutschman went 0 for 4 with a strikeout and a walk in the win. Orioles left fielder Colton Cowser went 2 for 4 with a three-run home run and a double. Orioles starter Charlie Morton allowed six hits and one run over six innings to earn his fourth win of the season. Bigge, a 12th-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in the 2019 MLB Draft, joined the Rays in a July 28 trade. The former Harvard pitcher logged a 2.40 ERA over his first 13 appearances this season. He posted a 2.60 ERA over 19 appearances last season, which he split with the Cubs and Rays. "It's terrifying," Orioles manager Tony Mansolino said. "We sit in these dugouts every night and, in a lot of ways, you kinda feel like a sitting duck. It's just terrifying. We wish the best for the player that got hit." The Rays (41-34) will host the MLB-best Detroit Tigers (48-28) at 7:05 p.m. EDT Friday in Tampa. The Orioles (32-42) will take on the New York Yankees (43-31) at 7:05 p.m. Friday in New York.
Time of India
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Tampa Bay Rays under fire as Hunter Bigge suffers terrifying 105 mph head injury mid-game
Tampa Bay Rays under fire as Hunter Bigge suffers terrifying 105 mph head injury mid-game (Image via Getty) A terrifying moment shocked fans at a Tampa Bay Rays game when pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the head by a razor‑fast foul ball. The crowd went silent as emergency crews rushed in. What unfolded in those tense minutes, and how is Bigge doing now? Hunter Bigge injured during bullpen warm‑up at Rays‑Orioles game On June 19, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, relief pitcher Hunter Bigge, 27, was in the dugout warming up during the seventh inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles. Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore catcher, fouled a pitch into the Rays bullpen. The ball hit Bigge on the right side of the face at about 105 mph. Bigge, who was already on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain , didn't lose consciousness. He leaned against the railing and was struck without warning. His teammates knelt on the field while medical staff rushed in. Bigge was placed on a backboard and taken off on a stretcher. The crowd gave a standing ovation as he flashed a reassuring thumbs-up. Hunter Bigge stable after scare as Rays review dugout safety After the game, Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Hunter Bigge was awake and talking to doctors at the hospital. A neck brace was used before he was taken by ambulance for tests . Cash said Hunter Bigge never lost consciousness and had no eye injuries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 年最紓壓的農場遊戲！無需安裝 東加：島嶼農場 立即播放 Undo Also Read: Tampa Bay Rays Honor Evan Longoria With A Win That Rewrites MLB Record Books Players and fans showed deep concern. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino called it 'terrifying' , while Rays catcher Danny Jansen said it was 'tough to see' but noted the team had to continue the game. According to the Associated Press, the pitch was pulled sharply off the bat, and instant silence fell over the stadium. MLB safety experts are now discussing whether to improve protective measures in dugouts. Hunter Bigge started his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs in July 2024 and was moved the same year to the Tampa Bay Rays. Before getting hurt, he showed potential with a 2. 51 ERA in 32 innings. As the Rays await full health reports, this incident has sparked an important conversation about how even routine plays pose hidden dangers in baseball. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher taken to hospital after getting hit by foul ball in dugout
TAMPA, Fla. — Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene and taken to a hospital after getting struck in the face by a foul ball lined into the Tampa Bay dugout Thursday night. Bigge was placed on a backboard and gave a thumbs up before being driven by ambulance to a nearby hospital for tests. He never lost consciousness and was able to converse with first responders, Rays manager Kevin Cash said. In the top of the seventh inning, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman sharply pulled a pitch into the Tampa Bay dugout on the first base side and the ball hit Bigge, a 27-year-old right-hander currently on the injured list. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived to attend to Bigge. After several quiet minutes, as visibly concerned Rays players knelt in the field, Bigge was loaded onto a stretcher and carted off. After the game, Cash said Bigge was struck in the face. The ball left Rutschman's bat at 105 mph, according to Statcast. Bigge, on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain, received a standing ovation from the Steinbrenner Field crowd as he was loaded onto a cart. The game resumed after an eight-minute delay, and Baltimore held on for a 4-1 victory. Bigge was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th round of the 2019 amateur draft from Harvard and made his major league debut for them on July 9 last year. He was traded 19 days later to Tampa Bay along with Christopher Morel and minor leaguer Ty Johnson for All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes. In 32 career appearances, including one start, Bigge has a 2.51 ERA and one save. This season, he has a 2.40 ERA in 13 relief outings covering 15 innings.
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10 hours ago
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Rays pitcher carted off field and taken to hospital after foul ball into dugout hits him in face
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene and taken to a hospital after getting struck in the face by a foul ball lined into the Tampa Bay dugout Thursday night. Bigge was placed on a backboard and gave a thumbs up before being driven by ambulance to a nearby hospital for tests. He never lost consciousness and was able to converse with first responders, Rays manager Kevin Cash said. In the top of the seventh inning, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman sharply pulled a pitch into the Tampa Bay dugout on the first base side and the ball hit Bigge, a 27-year-old right-hander currently on the injured list. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived to attend to Bigge. After several quiet minutes, as visibly concerned Rays players knelt in the field, Bigge was loaded onto a stretcher and carted off. After the game, Cash said Bigge was struck in the face. The ball left Rutschman's bat at 105 mph, according to Statcast. Bigge, on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain, received a standing ovation from the Steinbrenner Field crowd as he was loaded onto a cart. The game resumed after an eight-minute delay, and Baltimore held on for a 4-1 victory. Bigge was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th round of the 2019 amateur draft from Harvard and made his major league debut for them on July 9 last year. He was traded 19 days later to Tampa Bay along with Christopher Morel and minor leaguer Ty Johnson for All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes. In 32 career appearances, including one start, Bigge has a 2.51 ERA and one save. This season, he has a 2.40 ERA in 13 relief outings covering 15 innings. ___ AP MLB: recommended
