Miami Marlins’ Daniel Castano Struck in the Head by 104mph Line Drive
In a weird incident, Miami Marlins pitcher Daniel Castano was struck in the head by a 104 mph line drive from the bat of Cincinnati Reds third baseman Donovan Solano in the game’s first inning.
The ball ricocheted violently off Castano’s face before it then flew to Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle for the out, while Castano himself ended up falling to the floor with his head in his hands.
His trainers, manager Don Mattingly and catcher Jacob Stallings, dashed to the mound to check on the 27-year-old, who was treated on the pitch but was eventually able to walk off the field.
Upon getting up, Solano threw an arm around him and the two exchanged words before Castano headed for the dugout.
“I’m not sure what happened,” a bandaged Castano told reporters after the game.
“I was down for a second. I was a little out of it. When I woke up, I asked, ‘What happened?’ I’m much better now. I’m a little bit tired, but I’ll be all right.”
