Kyle Farmer, one of the most indispensable players on the Cincinnati Reds’ roster, exited Saturday’s game against Atlanta after he was hit by a 100-mph fastball on his left hand.
Farmer was in obvious pain after he was hit on the fourth pitch of his at-bat in the fifth inning by Atlanta rookie Spencer Strider, who had yet to give up a hit. Farmer lay on the ground for several seconds before shouting in pain as he stood up.
Walking to first base alongside trainer Tomas Vera and manager David Bell, Farmer grimaced as he took off his batting glove on his left hand.