Angels' Taylor Ward Carted Off After Face-First Collision With Astros Scoreboard

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered a serious injury after colliding face-first with the metal scoreboard in left field at Daikin Park while attempting to catch a ball during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros. Ward was bleeding heavily from a laceration above his right eye and was immediately attended to by teammates and medical staff before being carted off the field and taken to a hospital for stitches. The injury raised concerns among players and fans about the safety of the unpadded metal scoreboard, with Angels outfielder Jo Adell and others calling for safer field conditions. Despite the severity of the cut, initial reports indicated that Ward did not suffer damage to his eye and remained conscious throughout the incident. Ward, who has previously endured serious facial injuries, was in the midst of a career season with strong offensive statistics. The incident prompted criticism of MLB for allowing hazardous field infrastructure, sparking calls for changes to prevent similar injuries in the future.