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David Bote exits spring training game Sunday after getting hit by pitch on the helmet

David Bote had to exit Sunday's game against the Giants after getting hit on the helmet by a pitch from Giants starter Madison Bumgarner.

Bote was just hit in the back of the helmet (at least that's what it sounded like) on an 0-2 pitch from Bumgarner. He's down on one knee being checked out. Now walks off the field with trainer Matt Johnson and Maddon.

— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) February 24, 2019

Bote was evaluated by a Giants doctor before heading back to the Cubs facility. He will be evaluated overnight, though he appears to have avoided a major injury.