LEAGUES News
Mets' Alonso exits after taking pitch to head, shoulder: 'Just a busted lip'
New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso had to leave Thursday's Opening Day contest after an errant sinker from Washington Nationals reliever Mason Thompson hit the first baseman in the shoulder and head during a plate appearance in the ninth inning.
After a brief delay, pinch-runner Dom Smith replaced Alonso and took over at first base for the bottom of the inning.
During the bottom of the ninth, Alonso was seen in the dugout holding ice to his mouth and smiling.
Alonso said postgame that he suffered "just a busted lip. Got my teeth, no concussion. It's all good," according to Tim Britton of The Athletic.
Alonso, 27, hit .262/.344/.519 last year with 37 homers and three steals over 152 games.
Before leaving Thursday's game, Alonso had gone 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and was thrown out at the plate after stumbling around third base.
HEADLINES
- Week 12's big questions: Jets, Cowboys, kickers, tanking
- NBA Cup roundup: Warriors advance to next round, Giannis dominates
- Pacers' Haliburton after loss to Bucks: 'I've got to be better'
- Report: Rockies, Farmer agree to 1-year deal
- Giannis gets triple-double as Bucks beat slumping Pacers in NBA Cup play