NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!The Tampa Bay Rays have more to celebrate Saturday than just the team’s win over the Detroit Tigers. Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge, who was struck by a 105 mph foul ball while standing in the team’s dugout during Thursday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery to address multiple facial fractures, Adam Berry, a Rays beat reporter for MLB.com, reported Saturday. According to the report, Bigge also stopped by the stadium during the Rays’ 8-3 win over the Tigers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe positive update followed president of baseball operations Erik Neander’s comments on WDAE Friday that “the most concerning outcomes have been ruled out.” The incident described by players and managers as “terrifying” unfolded in the top of the seventh inning when a ball off the bat of Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman drove straight toward the Rays’ dugout, striking Bigge on the right side of his face.He was placed on a backboard after receiving medical attention. RAYS’ HUNTER BIGGE CARTED OFF FIELD IN ‘TERRIFYING’ SCENE AFTER BEING STRUCK IN THE FACE BY 105-MPH BALLDespite a bloodied face, Bigge gave a thumbs-up to fans who looked on in fear. He was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, but Rays manager Kevin Cash said after the game Bigge never lost consciousness and was able to speak with first responders. “It’s really scary. It’s terrifying. We sit in these dugouts every night, and, in a lot of ways, you kind of feel like a sitting duck,” Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said after the game. “It’s just terrifying.” Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot said he was standing near Bigge when Bigge was hit. He called it “one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen.”CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP”You see the ball coming at you, and we all ducked. You could hear the contact it made and then see him fall backwards,” Pepiot said, via MLB.com. “I mean, honestly, like, I almost threw up. I’m not good with blood or anything like that. But just seeing that, just like how close it was, it was one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen.Bigge is on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain. He has a 2.40 ERA in 13 relief outings covering 15 innings this season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.
Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge has been discharged from the hospital following an incident where he was hit in the face by a foul ball traveling at 105 mph.
