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

The team provided no immediate update on the outfielder’s condition.

Overview

  • Ward crashed into the left-field scoreboard at Daikin Park in the eighth inning while chasing a fly ball hit by Ramón Urías.
  • He got to his feet and signaled for help as teammates brought towels, and witnesses reported visible bleeding with a cut above his right eye.
  • After on-field treatment from trainers and paramedics, he was taken off on a cart with an ambulance waiting in the tunnel.
  • Christian Moore entered the game and Luis Rengifo shifted to left field following Ward’s exit.
  • Ward entered the day hitting .228 with 30 home runs and 94 RBIs and was 0-for-1 with three walks before leaving.