The sound is the jarring part for players, instantly turning a game into something that suddenly feels a little more meaningless.
Miami Marlins pitcher Daniel Castano was hit by a line drive in the head in the first inning Thursday. The ball left Donovan Solano’s bat at 104 mph and deflected in the air all the way to third baseman Joey Wendle for the inning’s second out.
“It's very scary for everyone involved,” Reds Manager David Bell said. “You almost want to stop playing the game.”
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Some players put their hands on their heads.