Keon Broxton suffered a broken nose after being hit in the face by a pitch on Thursday, but he will luckily avoid a DL stint.
The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder was hit in the face by a pitch from Antonio Senzatela during the bottom of the second. It was his first at-bat of the game
For those w/o access to video, here's the Broxton HBP (via @sporer). At impact looks like ball get a bit of flap. pic.twitter.com/sSmzcQRlD0
— The Brewer Nation (@BrewerNation) April 6, 2017
Broxton was bloodied but able to walk off on his own. The 26-year-old, who entered the game 0-for-6 on the season, has a small nasal fracture and is not expected to go on the DL, according to manager Craig Counsell.
Keon Broxton has a small nasal fracture but not expected to hit the DL, Counsell said. "He avoided something incredibly serious."
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) April 6, 2017
One big reason why Broxton avoided a more serious injury is because he wears a helmet with an ear flap. He said after the game that he considered getting rid of it recently but stuck with it.
Keon Broxton considered switching away from the C-flap helmet the other day. Glad he didn't. "That thing just saved my life."
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) April 6, 2017
Look at how tough he is too; he did postgame interviews with the injured nose stuff with gauze:
In the clubhouse, Keon Broxton invited over cameras. He wants to get out the word to other MLB players: At least try the "C-flap" helmet. pic.twitter.com/mgAZv4B7Ve
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) April 6, 2017
