Overview

• The designated hitter was struck in the nose and mouth by a Tarik Skubal fastball while attempting a bunt in the sixth inning at Progressive Field.
• Medical staff treated Fry on the field as he remained conscious, gave a thumbs-up, and was carted off before transfer from Lutheran Medical Center to Cleveland Clinic.
• Cleveland said further evaluation was underway and indicated an update on his condition would come the following morning.
• Manager Stephen Vogt described the impact as direct to the face and expressed support for Fry and his family, while Skubal appeared shaken and said he reached out to check on Fry.
• Cleveland defeated Detroit 5-2 to pull even atop the AL Central, a result that followed Fry’s exit from the game during a pivotal late-season matchup.