Overview

• The incident occurred in the top of the fourth inning when a Josh Bell liner deflected into the Nationals’ dugout and struck Ruiz on the side of his head.
• Ruiz was able to walk off under his own power and Ryan Adams took over catching duties.
• Manager Dave Martinez said Ruiz received a CT scan after exiting the game to evaluate any potential damage.
• The Nationals have not issued an update on Ruiz’s condition since the initial imaging.
• The scare has reignited scrutiny over player safety in dugouts after a similar foul-ball incident injured Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge.