Kansas City Royals pitcher Dan Altavilla threw the fateful fastball in the seventh hitting that struck Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts in the hand. The 98-mph pitch fractured Betts’ hand, and caused him to drop to the ground in pain.
Altavilla said after the game that there was zero intent behind the pitch that ended up hitting Betts in the hand. “Absolutely no intent,” Altavilla said, via USA Today. “I was trying to go inside in a 1-2 count and it slipped armside out of my hand. I really hope he’s OK.”
After the injury, Betts explained his mindset going into facing Altavilla before his hand was hit badly.