Mets Catcher Nails Bryce Harper's Helmet During At-Bat

Anything can happen in baseball.

The New York Mets made headlines (again) on Monday after a routine throw hit Phillies slugger Bryce Harper with a headshot that nearly sent him to the concussion protocol (kind of). 

Mets catcher Tomas Nido clocked Harper on the side of his helmet in the first inning while tossing the ball back to pitcher Sean Manaea.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies scores the go ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Bryson Stott #5 as catcher Tomás Nido #3 of the New York Mets looks on during the 10th inning of a game at Citi Field on May 13, 2024 in New York City. The Phillies defeated the Mets 5-4 in10 innings. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

A routine motion nearly injured Harper, and Nido couldn't believe the accidental play.

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Harper, who naturally has a temper to him, first appeared ticked off but couldn't blame the Mets catcher for making the peculiar throw. He seemed shaken up for a moment but hit a single to finish the at-bat and carried on.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts to hitting a fly ball to centerfield against the New York Mets during the third inning of a game at Citi Field on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

New York lost its game at home, 5-4, to Philly. 

The Mets are coming off a thrilling weekend that included ruining a no-hit bid against the Braves in the ninth on Saturday and winning on a walk-off home run in primetime against Atlanta on Mother's Day.  

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