Giancarlo Stanton thanks fans for support after being hit by pitch
In Thursday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Marlins power-hitter Giancarlo Stanton took an 88 MPH Mike Fiers fastball to the left side of the face in the fifth inning of the game.
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Blood apparently was pouring from Stanton’s mouth after he fell to to the ground and then needed to be put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital in an ambulance. While no word has been made on whether or not Stanton would return, Marlins manager Mike Redmond didn’t seem to optimistic.
Friday morning, Giancarlo Stanton took to Twitter to thank supporters.
The amount of support I have received from you guys has been tremendous & Heartfelt. I'm much better today & deeply appreciate your prayers!
— Giancarlo Stanton (@Giancarlo818) September 12, 2014
#Marlins Giancarlo Stanton suffered a facial laceration requiring stitches, multiple facial fractures and dental damage
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) September 12, 2014
No official word on severity of Giancarlo Stanton's injury but Marlins manager Mike Redmond expressed doubt that he'd play again in 2014.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) September 12, 2014
Redmond: "It doesn't look good. We just lost the MVP."
— Tom (@Haudricourt) September 12, 2014
Here’s the pitch that caused facial lacerations and bone damage as well as dental damage to Stanton.