MLB Pitcher Hospitalized After Taking 100-mph Line Drive To The Face

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is in the hospital after taking a 100-mph line drive to his face.

The terrifying incident occurred during the second inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night when Chicago outfielder Brian Goodwin hit a line drive directly back at Bassitt. Immediately after being hit, Bassitt fell to the ground and clinched his face in agonizing pain. He eventually had to be carted off the field.

Be warned: the video of the incident might be difficult for some to watch.

The A's eventually provided an update on Bassitt via the PR department on Twitter, saying that the starting pitcher was "conscious and aware" while on his way to the hospital.

After the game, team manager Bob Melvin had this to say, per The San Francisco Chronicle:

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