Twins' Kyle Farmer hit in face by Lucas Giolito fastball
Twins utility man Kyle Farmer walked off the field with a towel on his face after he was struck by a Lucas Giolito fastball on Wednesday.
It happened with Farmer at the plate in the fourth inning. Here's the replay:
Absolutely terrifying moment. Kyle Farmer takes a pitch directly off his face. pic.twitter.com/GI0k2wIH7F
— Puckett's Pond (@PuckettsPond) April 12, 2023
Farmer was guided to the locker room by the Twins training staff and replaced on the field by Willi Castro. The Twins say Farmer suffered a jaw injury but full details haven't been provided.
This is a developing story.
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