Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates" Ryan Vogelsong hit in face by pitch

Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong

Lyles just KO"d Vogelsong #rockies #pirates pic.twitter.com/ZumWsyfzk8

Glock Lesnar (@40acresmafia) May 23, 2016

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was carted off the field during the second inning Monday"s game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit in the face by a pitch while batting against Jordan Lyles.

Vogelsong was hit by an 0-2 fastball just in front of the ear flap near his cheek. He immediately went down in pain before holding a towel on his face on the cart.

Prior to being hit, Vogelsong had completed two scoreless innings on the mound.

Ryan Vogelsong was carted off the field after taking a pitch to the face. Could have concussion or facial fractures. pic.twitter.com/N28MnwzhQN

Inside Injuries (@InsideInjuries) May 23, 2016

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