Although the Cleveland Guardians were able to win their 11th out of 12 games on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, a terrifying accident took place in the second half of the game.
While showing a bunt on a 2-1 count going against Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, catcher David Fry couldn't react in time to an inside pitch, getting hit in the face by a 100 MPH fastball.
Reactions described the incident as a scary accident, with many sending well wishes to the Guardians' catcher. Tarik Skubal also showed his support following Tuesday night's events.
Guardians update David Fry's condition as Tarik Skubal visits catcher in hospital
The Cleveland Guardians gave an update on how serious David Fry's injury was, saying that he sustained multiple left-sided facial and nasal fractures following being hit in the head with a pitch. He's expected to make a full recovery in six to eight weeks.
After the game was over, The Athletic's Zack Meisel reported that Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal visited David Fry in the hospital, along with Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and multiple teammates.
"Fry was in good spirits. Fry is back home, and his family is headed to Cleveland to be with him," the insider reported.
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Cleveland placed the catcher on the 10-day injured list, most likely ending his 2025 season. Through 66 games in the regular season, the 29-year-old Fry will finish with a .171 batting average, .229 on-base percentage, .363 slugging percentage, and a .592 OPS while hitting eight home runs and 23 RBI.
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