Tanner Houck Sustained Facial Fracture & Is Out Immediately
According to a statement released on Saturday by the Boston Red Sox, pitcher Tanner Houck is in stable condition after sustaining a facial fracture due to a line drive to the head on Friday
Boston Red Sox's pitcher Tanner Houck is in stable condition after sustaining a facial fracture due to a line drive to the head.
Pitcher Tanner Houck is in stable condition after sustaining a facial fracture due to a line drive to the head on Friday, according to a statement released on Saturday by the Boston Red Sox,
According to reports, Tanner Houck recuperates at home after being assessed at Mass General Hospital. His treatment plan will be decided during follow-up sessions the following week. He didn’t give a return date, either.
The incident that led to the injury occurred during a game against the New York Yankees when catcher Kyle Higashioka of the latter team smacked a liner into Houck’s face at an alarming 89.7 mph. The right-hander quickly collapsed to his knees on the mound and started bleeding.
Boston Red Sox‘s Tanner Houck finally departed with the help of the athletic trainers and on his own accord.
According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Houck was alert and aware of his location during the 15-5 Red Sox victory despite having a cut that needed stitches.
For the Red Sox, Houck is a crucial loss. With 67 2/3 innings worked in 13 starts, he presently holds the club led, although despite only pitching as a starter, he has had trouble with a 5.05 ERA. In 146 innings with 20 starts over 53 appearances before this season, he had a lifetime 3.02 ERA.
Given how seriously some pitchers have been injured by comebackers in the past, the fact that he is in stable condition is already fantastic news, given that the damage could have been worse.
