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Saturday, June 14, 2008

ajc: Chipper struck in face by ball

...ball lands fair for double.

The (bad) hits just keep on coming for the Braves, who scratched Chipper Jones from the lineup Friday night after he was hit in the face by a ball during batting practice.

The major league hitting leader was struck beneath the left eye by a ball he hit that caromed off the top bar at the front of the batting cage. Jones, who has a remarkable .414 average and .500 on-base percentage, was assisted to the clubhouse after the incident near the end of batting practice.

He was spotted 15 minutes later watching video of Angels pitchers in the clubhouse and had intended to play. But 10 minutes after that he was scratched from the lineup.

He was later taken to a nearby hospital for a CT scan. The results were negative, and manager Bobby Cox said Jones would play Saturday.

 

Repoz Posted: June 14, 2008 at 11:32 AM | 8 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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   1. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: June 14, 2008 at 01:25 PM (#2819475)
PWN3D
   2. bunyon Posted: June 14, 2008 at 01:39 PM (#2819481)
Hmm. What might cool off a really hot hitter? Hmm.
   3. 100 Years is Nothing Posted: June 14, 2008 at 04:16 PM (#2819534)
I think you should never try to catch the ball with your face.
   4. A triple short of the cycle Posted: June 14, 2008 at 06:05 PM (#2819595)
Wow that's unfortunate. In general and because he is chasing 400. Before- and after-injury statistical breakdowns are inevitable. Hope he's not hurt/affected by this.
   5. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 14, 2008 at 06:06 PM (#2819596)
After all those years of Jones hitting defenseless balls, one finally got some payback.

Seriously, though, hope he's OK.
   6. Justin 'The Cespedobear' T Posted: June 14, 2008 at 06:17 PM (#2819599)
Pretty sure he got popped in the mouth once before, much earlier in his career. Also during BP, and may have been during the playoffs. It did quite a bit of damage.
   7. scareduck Posted: June 14, 2008 at 06:38 PM (#2819613)
He was not wearing a helmet, apparently. Not a good idea.
   8. Colin Posted: June 14, 2008 at 06:41 PM (#2819618)
The Braves are finding new and creative ways to injure themselves. Apparently Chipper decided he wanted to play for the DL lineup instead of the active one. Can't say I blame him.

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