Turner taken to hospital after pitch struck his face during Red Sox game
Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner had a scary moment during Monday's spring contest against the Detroit Tigers when he was hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Matt Manning.
Turner could be seen bleeding on the ground in front of home plate after being struck.
"Just a complete accident," Manning said postgame, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. "The ball got away from me. I got a swing and miss on a ball up in the zone and tried to go back to it. It got away from me. I definitely want to apologize to him and let him know it wasn't intentional."
Red Sox training staff attended to Turner, who was helped off the field while holding a towel against his face and mouth. He was then taken to hospital, where he received treatment for soft-tissue injuries and was monitored for a concussion, the team announced.
Kourtney Turner, Justin's wife, tweeted that he was released from hospital late Monday afternoon after receiving 16 stitches.
Thank you to everyone that reached out about Justin and sent prayers. We’re home now and he’s resting (okay - maybe listening to the replay of the game). 16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans. ❤️ @redturn2
— Kourtney Turner (@court_with_a_K) March 6, 2023
The 38-year-old signed a one-year, $15-million deal with the Red Sox in December after spending the past nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.