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*MIBabe03* · 07-26-2005, 11:37 PM

Red Sox pitcher Clement hit in head
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Clement was hit in the right side of the head by Carl Crawford's line drive Tuesday night and carried from the field on a stretcher.

Clement could be seen blinking his eyes when he was placed on the stretcher, and the Red Sox said he was conscious and alert as he was taken to the Bayfront Medical Center near Tropicana Field for further evaluation.

Matt Clement remained on the ground and barely moved for about five minutes before he was lifted onto a stretcher. (Steve Nesius / Associated Press)

"He had some numbness throughout the site where he got hit behind the right ear," said Lt. Rick Feinberg of the St. Petersburg Fire-Rescue.

The hospital did not immediately comment on Clement's condition, but Red Sox medical director Dr. Thomas Gill said a CT scan was negative.

"I have spoken with Matt and his doctors in Florida," Gill said. "Matt himself never lost consciousness and is in good spirits. ... He appears to be doing well, but will stay in the hospital for precautionary purposes and will be re-evaluated in the morning."

After he was hit, Clement remained on the ground and barely moved for about five minutes before he was lifted onto the stretcher and immobilized with a neck brace. Replays showed the force of Crawford's liner knocked the All-Star pitcher completely off his feet.

The ball caromed off the back of Clement's head, just behind his right ear, into short left field for an RBI single in the third inning. Concerned teammates gathered around the fallen pitcher as medical personnel attended to him on the mound. The crowd cheered as he was carried off, but his arms remained strapped across his chest.

Chad Bradford replaced Clement with Boston leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-1, and the game resumed after an 11-minute delay. Three batters later, Aubrey Huff hit a grand slam off Bradford to tie the score. Clement was charged with three runs and four hits in 2 1-3 innings.

Five years ago, Red Sox pitcher Bryce Florie was hit in the right eye by a ball hit by Ryan Thompson of the New York Yankees. The line drive broke several bones in Florie's face and left his vision impaired.

The right-hander tried to come back with Boston the next season but didn't last long and was out of the major leagues by the end of the season. He has not been back since.

The most famous injury that was similar came in 1957, when Cleveland Indians phenom Herb Score was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of the New York Yankees' Gil McDougald. The blow broke several bones in the face of the 24-year-old left-hander and left him bloodied.

Score returned late in the 1958 season, but fearful of being hit by another batted ball, his pitching motion was altered, and he was never quite the same. His velocity dropped and he became prone to injury as a result of the changed motion.

Boston signed Clement to a $25.5 million, three-year contract as a free agent last offseason to help replace Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe. Clement entered Tuesday night's game 10-3 with a 4.30 ERA in 20 starts.

Clement was added to the AL All-Star team this month when another pitcher, Toronto ace Roy Halladay, was injured by a line drive that broke a bone in his left leg.

TripperFan · 07-26-2005, 11:41 PM

OUCH!!

This is exactly why I was lousy at baseball - I was afraid of getting hit!

*MIBabe03* · 07-26-2005, 11:44 PM

I got socked in the face with a softball once. It hurt like a bitch.

Janice · 07-26-2005, 11:46 PM

We saw this. It was frightening because he appeared unconscious. He was just lying on the field, surrounded by paramedics and others. The stadium was incredibly quiet. It was terrible.

Brian Damage · 07-27-2005, 12:01 AM

The good news is that the Catscan came back negative.

Rene · 07-27-2005, 12:03 AM

im glad hes ok

Mikado · 07-27-2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

OUCH!!

This is exactly why I was lousy at baseball - I was afraid of getting hit!

Same here

...and then i went and became a goalie

moeee · 07-27-2005, 02:42 AM

i hope he gets well.

07-26-2005, 11:37 PM	#1
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	Red Sox Pitcher Hit in Head with Ball. Red Sox pitcher Clement hit in head Story Tools: Print Email Associated Press Posted: 1 hour ago ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Clement was hit in the right side of the head by Carl Crawford's line drive Tuesday night and carried from the field on a stretcher. Clement could be seen blinking his eyes when he was placed on the stretcher, and the Red Sox said he was conscious and alert as he was taken to the Bayfront Medical Center near Tropicana Field for further evaluation. Matt Clement remained on the ground and barely moved for about five minutes before he was lifted onto a stretcher. (Steve Nesius / Associated Press) "He had some numbness throughout the site where he got hit behind the right ear," said Lt. Rick Feinberg of the St. Petersburg Fire-Rescue. The hospital did not immediately comment on Clement's condition, but Red Sox medical director Dr. Thomas Gill said a CT scan was negative. "I have spoken with Matt and his doctors in Florida," Gill said. "Matt himself never lost consciousness and is in good spirits. ... He appears to be doing well, but will stay in the hospital for precautionary purposes and will be re-evaluated in the morning." After he was hit, Clement remained on the ground and barely moved for about five minutes before he was lifted onto the stretcher and immobilized with a neck brace. Replays showed the force of Crawford's liner knocked the All-Star pitcher completely off his feet. The ball caromed off the back of Clement's head, just behind his right ear, into short left field for an RBI single in the third inning. Concerned teammates gathered around the fallen pitcher as medical personnel attended to him on the mound. The crowd cheered as he was carried off, but his arms remained strapped across his chest. Chad Bradford replaced Clement with Boston leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-1, and the game resumed after an 11-minute delay. Three batters later, Aubrey Huff hit a grand slam off Bradford to tie the score. Clement was charged with three runs and four hits in 2 1-3 innings. Five years ago, Red Sox pitcher Bryce Florie was hit in the right eye by a ball hit by Ryan Thompson of the New York Yankees. The line drive broke several bones in Florie's face and left his vision impaired. The right-hander tried to come back with Boston the next season but didn't last long and was out of the major leagues by the end of the season. He has not been back since. The most famous injury that was similar came in 1957, when Cleveland Indians phenom Herb Score was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of the New York Yankees' Gil McDougald. The blow broke several bones in the face of the 24-year-old left-hander and left him bloodied. Score returned late in the 1958 season, but fearful of being hit by another batted ball, his pitching motion was altered, and he was never quite the same. His velocity dropped and he became prone to injury as a result of the changed motion. Boston signed Clement to a $25.5 million, three-year contract as a free agent last offseason to help replace Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe. Clement entered Tuesday night's game 10-3 with a 4.30 ERA in 20 starts. Clement was added to the AL All-Star team this month when another pitcher, Toronto ace Roy Halladay, was injured by a line drive that broke a bone in his left leg.
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07-26-2005, 11:41 PM	#2
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07-27-2005, 12:03 AM	#6
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07-26-2005, 11:44 PM	#3
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	I got socked in the face with a softball once. It hurt like a bitch.

07-26-2005, 11:46 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	We saw this. It was frightening because he appeared unconscious. He was just lying on the field, surrounded by paramedics and others. The stadium was incredibly quiet. It was terrible.

07-27-2005, 12:01 AM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The good news is that the Catscan came back negative.

07-27-2005, 02:42 AM	#8
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	i hope he gets well.