Nationals' DeJong Hit by Pitch, Faces Injury

During a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong suffered a facial injury after being hit by a 93 mph fastball from Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller. The ball struck DeJong on the left side of his face, causing a cut under his eye, but he was able to walk off the field with assistance. The game continued with DeJong being replaced by Amed Rosario, and the Nationals secured a 3-0 victory. DeJong, who signed a one-year contract with the Nationals in February, is expected to undergo a CT scan to assess his condition further. The incident raised concerns beyond the game as the Nationals await updates on DeJong's health status.