Overview
- Jake Cronenworth was hit in the face by a 97-mph fastball from Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium.
- He fell to the ground, was evaluated by trainers on the field, and then took first base to continue the game.
- Broadcast replays showed the ball deflecting off Cronenworth’s face before striking catcher Logan O’Hoppe.
- Cronenworth reached base in all four plate appearances, going 1-for-1 with two walks, as San Diego won 4-1.
- The Padres improved to 14-7, backed by Germán Márquez’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Adrian Morejon’s win, and Mason Miller’s save.