Pirates Pitcher Ryan Vogelsong Hospitalized After Being Hit In Face With Pitch

Ryan Vogelsong’s latest outing came to an abrupt and scary end Monday when the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander was hit in the face with a pitch during a second-inning at-bat.

Batting with the bases loaded and one out, Vogelsong appeared to misjudge a high-and-tight fastball from Colorado Rockies starter Jordan Lyles. The pitch struck him directly in the left side of the face.

Scary moment for Pirates RHP Ryan Vogelsong who was carted off the field after getting hit in the face by a pitch.https://t.co/ZegPzgiFmb

— 120 Sports (@120Sports) May 23, 2016

#Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong is hit in the face by a pitch during the 2nd inning against the Rockies today. pic.twitter.com/E7bIvx5huw

— Christopher Horner (@Hornerfoto1) May 23, 2016

Vogelsong was carted off the field and transported to a local hospital, where he reportedly will remain overnight.

Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head w/ a pitch and carted off the field in the 2nd.
We'll have updates as we get them pic.twitter.com/qb5Hlt5Baj

— #VotePirates (@Pirates) May 23, 2016

Ryan Vogelsong has been admitted to Allegheny General Hospital. He was hit in the left eye. He will spend the night.

— Dan Zangrilli (@DanZangrilli) May 23, 2016

The Pirates went on to win 6-3.

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