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Justin Turner’s wife offers encouraging update after Red Sox infielder hit in face by pitch

Just hours after Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was brought to the hospital after taking a pitch to the face on Monday afternoon, Turner’s wife, Kourtney, shared a positive update on social media.

“Thank you to everyone that reached out about Justin and sent prayers,” Kourtney Turner tweeted. “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.”

It was a scary sight at JetBlue Park during the Red Sox’ Grapefruit League matchup against the Tigers.