Atlanta Braves utility player Charlie Culberson was drilled in the face by a 91mph fastball on a bunt attempt in the Nation’s capital.
#braves #culberson hit in face by #nationals #Rodney #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/JGhQKzsFyT
— taco money (@taco_money_) September 14, 2019
The former Dodger squared around to bunt but missed the ball completely and took it directly on the right cheek area. The home plate umpire quickly motioned to the Braves dugout as the training staff came rushing onto the field to tend to Culberson.
After staying down for some time — long enough for his manager Brian Snitiker to get ejected from the game for arguing the fact that the HBP was called a strike…
Brian Snitker has been ejected from this game after umpires called a strike on the pitch where Charlie Culberson got hit in the face.
The @Braves coaching staff is not happy. pic.twitter.com/gQBwKSPpey
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 14, 2019
… Culberson eventually was able to get up under his own power and was carted off the field to go for further examination. Thankfully, the infielder gave a thumbs up on his way off the field.
Charlie Culberson gives a thumbs up while being carted off the field.
Nationals fans give the @Braves utilityman a standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/PKlamlvoUq
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 14, 2019
Charlie remains beloved in Los Angeles and Dodgers Nation wishes him the best in his recovery.
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