Amed Rosario injured by Jared Jones's fastball as Pirates beat Rays

Tampa Bay Rays' Amed Rosario was hit in the face by a 99.6 mph fastball from Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie pitcher Jared Jones during an MLB game. Rosario sustained facial lacerations but fortunately, no bones were broken, and he is not expected to be placed on the injured list. Despite the scary incident, Rosario walked off the field with the help of trainers and an ice pack on his mouth. The game continued, with Jones eventually settling down to pitch seven innings and secure a 4-3 victory for the Pirates. Rosario, who has played for multiple MLB teams since his debut in 2017, was the second batter hit by Jones in the game. The rookie pitcher also hit Brandon Lowe earlier in the first inning. The Rays struggled offensively against Jones and the Pirates' relievers, managing only five hits in the game. Pittsburgh's veteran player Andrew McCutchen contributed with a triple and an RBI single, while the Rays' offense was limited by strong pitching from the Pirates. The game saw various injuries, with Lowe exiting due to a suspected broken toe and Pittsburgh's reliever David Bednar being re-evaluated for an undisclosed issue. Despite the challenges, both teams praised the resilience and performance of their players. The series between the Rays and Pirates concludes with a matchup between rookie pitcher Paul Skenes and Aaron Civale in the next game. Overall, the game was marked by the frightening incident involving Rosario's injury, the competitive performance of both teams, and the resilience shown by the players amidst various challenges and injuries. Despite the intense competition and physical toll, the teams and managers emphasized the importance of player safety and well-being in the sport of baseball.