Yahoo Sports reports: Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo and left Wednesday night's game. In the fourth inning, Lugo threw a full-count changeup that Nimmo hit up the middle before it deflected off the right-hander's forehead. Lugo immediately dropped, but was able to get up without assistance and spoke to teammates and the Royals' training staff as he walked off the field.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 11, 2026 2:32 AM
Royals' Seth Lugo leaves game after taking line drive to the head
Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo and left Wednesday night's game. In the fourth inning, Lugo threw a full-count changeup that Nimmo hit up the middle before it deflected off the right-hander's forehead. Lugo immediately dropped, but was able to get up without assistance and spoke to teammates and the Royals' training staff as he walked off the field.
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