Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Hospitalized After Being Hit by Line Drive
Angels Pitcher Andrew Heaney Hospitalized After Line Drive to Head
Pitcher expected to make full recovery, but no timetable for return
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney has been hospitalized after being hit in the head by a line drive during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Heaney was struck by a 105-mph line drive off the bat of Dodgers' outfielder Cody Bellinger in the second inning of the game.
Heaney collapsed to the ground after being hit and was immediately attended to by medical personnel.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he underwent a CT scan and was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a brain contusion.
The Angels released a statement saying that Heaney is expected to make a full recovery, but there is no timetable for his return.
Heaney is a key member of the Angels' rotation and was expected to be one of their top starters this season.
The Angels are now expected to start Patrick Sandoval in Heaney's place.
Here are some additional details about the incident:
- Heaney was wearing a protective helmet when he was hit.
- The Angels have not released any details about the severity of Heaney's injuries.
- The Dodgers have not commented on the incident.
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