Detroit – Don't poke the bear.
JaCoby Jones was already a little snarly coming into this series against the Royals. It was a little over a year ago when Royals right-hander Jorge Lopez broke his wrist with a 95-mph fastball and ended his season.
Then, in the third inning Tuesday, Royals pitcher Kyle Zimmer hit him in the face with a 93-mph fastball. Fortunately, the ball hit the chin guard he's worn since he got hit in the same spot in 2017.
"I was debating whether or not to go out (to the mound)," Jones said.