Tigers starter Doug Fister gutted out six innings after being struck by a batted ball.

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Detroit pitcher Doug Fister was struck in the head by a batted ball during the World Series.

NPR: Jays' Happ Hit In Head By Line Drive, Carted Off

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.

NPR: Jays' Happ Hit In Head By Line Drive, Carted Off

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.

NPR: Jennings, Rays Shaken By Happ Getting Hit In Head

On Twitter, Glenn Stout, editor of the august Best American Sports Writing series, brought up Ray Chapman, the Major League Baseball pitcher who died after being felled by a batted ball.

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He batted positively before showing signs of returning to his best with the ball late in the day.

BBC: Ashes: Australia coach Justin Langer's key moments

From the old school (home runs, batting average, runs batted in, wins, earned run average) to the money ball school (on-base percentage, slugging percentage, wins over replacement player), there's more to feed the stat geek's appetite than ever.

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Notts lost Neil Edwards to the sixth ball of the innings, his defensive edge going straight to Trescothick at slip, but Wagh and Shafayat batted with increasing confidence as Notts reached tea without losing any further wickets.

BBC: Amla draws on experience to steer Notts home