Angels' Taylor Ward Carted Off After Head Injury vs Astros

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field after crashing head-first into a metal scoreboard in left field at Daikin Park during a game against the Houston Astros. Ward sustained a cut above his right eye that required stitches, and although his eye appeared to be okay, no further update on his condition has been provided. The incident occurred while Ward was attempting to catch a deep ball hit by Ramón Urías, and the metal scoreboard's low positioning in Houston's stadium has drawn criticism from players like Jo Adell. This injury cast a shadow over the Angels' 3-0 victory, which featured strong pitching performances and key hits from players like José Soriano and Mike Trout. Concerns about the safety of the outfield wall have been raised, with calls for MLB to reassess the hazard posed by the metal scoreboard. Despite the scare, the Angels completed the series win and hope Ward recovers without serious concussion or long-term impact.