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Updates on Atlanta Braves Charlie Culberson: Mostly good, some sad but expected

As most of you have heard by now, Atlanta Braves Charlie Culberson was hit in the face with a 90-mph fastball while pinch-hitting during Saturday’s game.

It was during a bunt attempt against Washington Nationals Fernando Rodney and it was just a gruesome outcome.

Scary moment: Charlie Culberson just got hit in the face with a pitch after squaring up to bunt. pic.twitter.com/jYRGY0PaU4

— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 14, 2019

Coaches and medical staff (from both the Braves and Nationals) rushed over while Culberson laid on the ground in pain.