Mets overcome more injuries, beat Braves 3-1 | Boxing

ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Pillar is assured he escaped severe hurt when he was hit within the face by a fastball through the New York Mets’ 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday evening.

In a daunting scene that shook each groups, Pillar was drilled sq. within the nostril by a 95 mph pitch from Braves reliever Jacob Webb with the bases loaded within the seventh inning — the newest harm for a banged-up Mets group.

Pillar was knocked to the bottom, and blood poured from his nostril when he lifted his head. After the sport, New York supervisor Luis Rojas stated the veteran outfielder was taken to the hospital for a CT scan. Pillar then supplied an encouraging replace on his Twitter account.

“Due to everybody that has reached out! Scary second however I’m doing advantageous!” he posted.

Pinch-hitter James McCann broke a scoreless tie with a seventh-inning double, and Tomás Nido had three hits for the Mets.

However the sight of Pillar getting hit was unnerving for gamers and managers on either side.

“It was not a simple second,” Rojas stated. “Undoubtedly our prayers are with KP. … It’s robust. You concentrate on a participant’s profession. You concentrate on plenty of issues within the second and also you get emotional.”

McCann stated he noticed Pillar strolling round within the clubhouse after the inning.

Some Braves gamers on the sphere, together with Webb, confirmed their shock and concern as they watched Pillar obtain medical consideration.

“That’s about as sickening a factor as you may see on the baseball discipline when a child will get hit like that,” Atlanta supervisor Brian Snitker. “I hold that child in my prayers and hope all the pieces is OK.”

Pillar obtained up and walked off below his personal energy. He was rapidly escorted off the sphere with towels masking his face. Members of the grounds crew labored to cowl up blood left within the batter’s field space because the Braves made a pitching change, eradicating Webb.

New York starter Taijuan Walker allowed one hit in three scoreless innings earlier than leaving with left aspect tightness. Walker could have a MRI on Tuesday, in accordance with Rojas.

Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) didn’t permit a success in three shutout innings.

Edwin Díaz walked Freddie Freeman with one out within the ninth earlier than closing out the sport for his sixth save.

The accidents to Walker and Pillar got here after the Mets added outfielder Michael Conforto and second baseman Jeff McNeil to a protracted injured record with hamstring strains earlier than the sport. Ace starter Jacob deGrom already is on the IL, recovering from proper aspect tightness.

Austin Riley hit an eighth-inning homer off Trevor Might for Atlanta’s solely run.

Braves left-hander Max Fried (1-2) exited after giving up Nido’s double to open the seventh. McCann broke the scoreless tie together with his double to left discipline off Webb. With two outs and the bases loaded, Webb’s errant pitch hit Pillar to power within the second run.

The Braves even have new harm considerations. The group stated Fried, who had thrown a season-high 95 pitches, was eliminated as a precaution resulting from cramping in his left hand. He stated he is by no means had that challenge earlier than.

“I’ve been below the climate the final couple of days and have been on antibiotics, so which will have one thing to do with it,” Fried stated.

A wholesome Fried is required to supply stability to the rotation after right-hander Huascar Ynoa broke his proper hand when he punched the dugout bench following a poor begin Sunday in Milwaukee. Ynoa is predicted to overlook two months.

Ynoa was pissed off after giving up 5 runs and 9 hits in 4 1/3 innings of the 10-9 loss to the Brewers.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mets: RHP Noah Syndergaard will make his first minor league rehab look Wednesday at Class A St. Lucie as he continues his restoration from Tommy John surgical procedure. RHP Seth Lugo, recovering from surgical procedure to take away a bone spur from his proper elbow, will pitch at St. Lucie on Tuesday. Lugo was transferred to the 60-day IL. … DeGrom threw from a mound and is predicted to throw on the aspect Tuesday. … 3B J.D. Davis (left hand sprain) will start a rehab project with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Braves: OF Ender Inciarte is away from the group on paternity go away and INF Johan Camargo was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett. … RHP Edgar Santana was recalled from Gwinnett. LHP Jesse Biddle, who had an 8.44 ERA in eight video games, was designated for project.

DEBUTS

New York outfielder Johneshwy Fargas had a run-scoring double within the eighth for his first hit in his main league debut. The Mets additionally recalled outfielder Khalil Lee from Triple-A Syracuse. Lee, additionally making his main league debut, entered as a pinch-runner for Pillar and remained within the sport in proper discipline.

FALSE PROMISE

Fried walked Reid-Foley within the fifth. It was the right-hander’s first time on base in his profession. Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman pounced on the chance to benefit from Reid-Foley’s innocence.

“I believe Freeman lied to me,” Reid-Foley stated. “He stated I obtained the bottom however I don’t suppose I get the bottom. That’s OK, although. He did inform me ‘Good at-bat.’”

UP NEXT

Braves LHP Tucker Davidson will make his 2021 debut Tuesday evening after being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Davidson allowed seven runs, two earned, in just one 2/3 innings in opposition to Boston in his solely 2020 sport within the majors. He was 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA in two video games with Gwinnett this season. Davidson’s begin offers different starters, together with Charlie Morton, an additional day of relaxation. The Mets had not introduced a starter for Tuesday.

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