The extent of Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner’s injuries were disclosed Sunday after he took a line drive to the head Saturday night.
The 26-year-old righty suffered a “small skull fracture” and a concussion, with hopes to be released on Sunday afternoon, Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters on Sunday.
“Feltner was able to communicate with players via text while at the hospital last night where he stayed under observation,” AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain host Jenny CavnarIn the second inning of the Phillies’ 7-4 win on Saturday, Philadelphia’s right fielder Nick Castellanos lined a 1-0 slider back to the mound at 92.7 mph, hitting the back right of Feltner’s head.The ball deflected toward first baseman C.J. Cron, who grabbed the ball and raised his arms up as he made his way to the mound.
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