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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment MLB pitcher is drilled in the back of the head by his own teammate
This is the horrifying moment Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers was drilled in the back of the head by his own catcher on Saturday afternoon. Weathers was the team's starting pitcher against the Tampa Bay Rays, and had just finished his warm-up before first pitch when disaster struck. After throwing his final pitch ahead of the the game, he began to walk off the mound, only to be hit in the head by his own catcher Nick Fortes attempting a throw to second. The shocking moment left the home plate umpire open-mouthed, as medics rushed to Weathers' aid after he dropped to the ground. Fortes was attempting a typical throw to second base - with a player waiting there to receive it - but it appears there was a miscommunication between the pitcher and catcher. Weathers, incredibly, was deemed to be okay to pitch in the game, and he went on to throw a scoreless first inning against the Rays. Despite the incident, Weathers was still able to pitch - and he lasted three innings of the game He went on to toss three innings, giving up three earned runs with a walk and a strikeout to his name. Speaking to local radio after the game, Weathers confirmed he was 'good', before adding: 'It was definitely a first. Obviously it's just unfortunate, but also fortunate that it hit me in the top of the head and not the back of the head. When asked about Fortes being visibly shaken by the moment, he said: 'I just told him, "I'm fine, I'm still going to go to battle with you, it's not going to change that fact." It was just one of those weird games.' The Marlins went on to win the game 11-10 in extra innings, moving the team to a 24-38 record for the season.
CBS News
15 hours ago
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- CBS News
Miami Marlins starter Weathers pitches 3 innings after getting hit in the head by catcher's throw
Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second base following the final warmup pitch before the bottom of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. A Miami Marlins trainer helps pitcher Ryan Weathers get to his feet after he was hit in the head while teammatres were warming up before the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. Chris O'Meara / AP Fortes' throw hit Weathers on the top of his head and knocked his cap off. Weathers reached for his head as he fell to the mound. He was face down when athletic trainers rushed to tend to him. Weathers, the son of longtime reliever David Weathers, needed only eight pitches to get out of the first inning. He was taken out after the third for what the Rays called "precautionary reasons." He threw 57 pitches and gave up four runs, three earned, on three hits and a walk. The team said he would undergo further evaluation. The Marlins won 11-10 in 10 innings.
Fox News
15 hours ago
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- Fox News
Marlins' Ryan Weathers struck in head by catcher's warmup throw in bizarre moment vs. Rays
Marlins starter Ryan Weathers was drilled in the head by a throw down to second base after tossing his final warmup pitch between innings during a Miami Marlins-Tampa Bay Rays game Saturday. As is customary between innings, the catcher will throw the ball down to second base to practice for a potential steal situation during the frame. But Marlins catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second caught Weathers right in the head, and Weathers dropped quickly to the mound. Weathers was clearly in pain, and trainers emerged to examine the left-hander. Weathers shook off the blow and stayed in the game. He threw a clean first inning with just eight pitches. However, Weathers was removed from his start after three innings for "precautionary reasons" after throwing just 57 pitches. The Marlins said Weathers would be further evaluated. Miami has struggled so far this season with a 24-38 record despite an 11-10 win over Tampa Bay Saturday. They were just swept by the Colorado Rockies, who have the worst record in MLB by far (12-51 as of Saturday). Weathers has a 2.49 ERA over four starts (21⅔ innings pitched), giving up just 15 hits over those starts and six earned runs with 22 strikeouts and seven walks. This is Weathers' fifth MLB season after beginning his career with the San Diego Padres. He struggled to start his career before being traded to Miami during the 2023 campaign. Weathers unlocked something in Miami, pitching to a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts in 2024. He seems to have picked up where he left off before this scary incident in his latest outing. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Washington Post
15 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitches 3 innings after getting hit in the head by catcher's throw
TAMPA, Fla. — Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second base following the final warmup pitch before the bottom of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Fortes' throw hit Weathers on the top of his head and knocked his cap off. Weathers reached for his head as he fell to the mound. He was face down when athletic trainers rushed to tend to him. Weathers, the son of longtime reliever David Weathers, needed only eight pitches to get out of the first inning. He was taken out after the third for what the Rays called 'precautionary reasons.' He threw 57 pitches and gave up four runs, three earned, on three hits and a walk. The team said he would undergo further evaluation. The Marlins won 11-10 in 10 innings. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Marlins starter Ryan Weather manages to pitch 3 innings after getting hit in head by catcher's throw
A Miami Marlins trainer helps pitcher Ryan Weathers get to his feet after he was hit in the head while teammatres were warming up before the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) A Miami Marlins trainer rushes out to help pitcher Ryan Weathers after he was hit in the head while teammates were warming up before the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) A Miami Marlins trainer rushes out to help pitcher Ryan Weathers after he was hit in the head while teammates were warming up before the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) A Miami Marlins trainer helps pitcher Ryan Weathers get to his feet after he was hit in the head while teammatres were warming up before the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) A Miami Marlins trainer rushes out to help pitcher Ryan Weathers after he was hit in the head while teammates were warming up before the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second base following the final warmup pitch before the bottom of the first inning Saturday. Fortes' throw hit Weathers on the top of his head and knocked his cap off. Weathers reached for his head as he fell to the mound. He was face down when athletic trainers rushed to tend to him. Advertisement Weathers, the son of longtime reliever David Weathers, needed only eight pitches to get out of the first inning. He was taken out after the third for what the Rays called 'precautionary reasons.' He threw 57 pitches and gave up four runs, three earned, on three hits and a walk. The team said he would undergo further evaluation. The Marlins won 11-10 in 10 innings. ___ AP MLB:
