A. Happ get hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto's 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
A. Happ in the bottom of the first inning Sunday, his first at-bat of spring training.
A. Happ in his first at-bat of spring training on Feb. 24 and is expected back next month.
A. Happ (skull fracture, knee) is still sidelined because of the knee injury he sustained when he fell to the turf after being hit in the head by a line drive and is not near pitching again.
Shandler: Happ has managed a 6-2 record and 2.78 ERA for an Astros team currently five games under .500.
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In a frightening scene at Tropicana Field, Desmond Jennings' second-inning liner caromed squarely off the left side of Happ's head in a loud "thwack!"
Toronto manager John Gibbons stood on the mound as Happ was strapped to a backboard and immobilized.
Happ began spring training without a spot in Toronto's projected rotation.
Happ was obtained by Toronto in a trade with Houston last July 20.
Happ was removed from the field on a stretcher in the second inning Tuesday night after being struck on the head by a line drive off the bat of Jennings in the Blue Jays' 6-4 victory over the Rays.
Happ's injury was the latest to a pitcher struck by a batted ball, and Major League Baseball has discussed ways to protect hurlers on the mound.
Happ's injury was the latest to a pitcher struck by a batted ball during the last few years, and Major League Baseball has discussed ways to protect hurlers on the mound.
Brad Lincoln replaced Happ, and the Blue Jays went on to a 6-4 victory.
Team trainers, paramedics and medical officials rushed to Happ's aid as Tropicana Field fell into a hush.
Team trainers, paramedics and medical officials rushed to Happ's aid as the ballpark fell into a hush.
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