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Angels' Shoemaker suffers laceration after liner to head

SEATTLE -- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker left Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners after being hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Kyle Seager.

Shoemaker was hit on the right side of his head with one out in the second inning. Seager's liner had an exit velocity of 105 mph according to MLB Statcast. Shoemaker was able to turn his head slightly to avoid a direct blow to his face but was unable to get his mitt up in time.

The Angels announced that Shoemaker suffered a laceration on the right side of his head, but was alert and responsive.