Broken bats, again. This time, Price pays the price


A bit of a scare today as a shattered bat barrel hits Rays pitcher David Price. Luckily, it doesn’t appear to be too serious.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price left today’s game against the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being struck on his right hand by part of Adrian Beltre broken bat.

David Price left today’s game against the Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being struck on his right hand by the barrel of Adrian Beltre’s broken bat.

It was a moment that looked worse than it actually was.

“It was more of a scare,” Price said. “I don’t know what really happened. I guess at the last second I threw my hands up.”

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Needless to say, here at IIATMS, we’re pushing for some solution or remedy or change in rules to help protect the players, coaches and fans.  I’ve written plenty about this, including some very recently, so if you’re curious, have a look:

 

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