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Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge Hit in Face with 105-Mph Foul Ball
- During a June 19 game in Tampa against the Baltimore Orioles, Rays reliever Hunter Bigge was struck in the face by a foul ball traveling at 105 mph and was subsequently taken to the hospital.
- The injury happened when a foul ball hit by Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman struck a player in the Rays' dugout during the seventh inning, resulting in an eight-minute pause and prompt medical response.
- Bigge, a 27-year-old reliever with a 2.40 ERA this season, remained conscious, gave a thumbs-up to the crowd, was stretchered off the field, and taken to a Florida hospital for tests.
- Rays manager Kevin Cash said, "He's coherent" and noted the incident was scary, emphasizing "tonight's game, who cares?" while Orioles manager Tony Mansolino called the situation "terrifying."
- The Rays lost 4-1, but players and staff prioritized Bigge's recovery, with an update expected later Friday and the team scheduled to face the Detroit Tigers at home.
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