Max Scherzer hit in face by ball during bunting drill
If Max Scherzer looks a little beat up in his face next time you see him, you’ll know why.
The Washington Nationals pitcher took a ball off his face during a bunting drill on Tuesday afternoon.
Max Scherzer took a ball off his face during a bunting drill this afternoon. Currently being looked at by trainers but Davey Martinez said he still expects him to start one of tomorrow’s scheduled games.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) June 18, 2019
He is said to be wearing a splint on his nose:
Max Scherzer, who took a ball to the face in pitchers BP, sporting a splint on his nose.
— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) June 18, 2019
Nationals manager Davey Martinez still expects Scherzer to pitch in one of the team’s doubleheader games against the Phillies on Wednesday.
Though the Nats have disappointed with a 33-38 record this season, Scherzer continues to perform at a high level. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is 5-5 with a 2.81 ERA. His 136 strikeouts lead the National League.
