In a game against the New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot had to leave the field in the second inning due to a lower left leg bruise. The incident occurred when he was struck by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte.
Fortunately, X-rays revealed no significant damage, providing some relief to the team and fans. Despite the impact, Pepiot displayed resilience by getting back on his feet after falling to the ground. However, as a precautionary measure, he was taken out of the game after throwing a few warm-up pitches.
