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Dustin Pedroia Exits vs. Orioles After Getting Bloodied Fouling Ball off Face

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedrioa left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after fouling a ball off his face. Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reported he suffered a nasal contusion and is considered day-to-day.

Evan Drellich of CSN New England described the freak injury:

Evan Drellich

Dustin Pedroia fouled a ball that bounced up and hit him in the face. He’s holding his nose. Stumbled in pain toward Orioles dugout. Yikes.

2017-9-19 00:08:15
Evan Drellich

Pedroia bleeding some, holding his jersey to his face, leaves the game.