A scary scene unfolded in Toronto Saturday as an errant sinker from Alek Manoah caught Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Taylor Ward in the face, knocking him out of the contest.
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The sinker registered at 92 MPH and caused Ward to be carted off of the field and eventually led to a trip to the hospital, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.
Rhett Bollinger @RhettBollingerTaylor Ward was taken to the hospital to undergo further testing, Nevin said
The pitch ran up inadvertently, and Manoah expressed sympathy and positive thoughts to Ward after the game.