There's hit by pitch, and then there's hit by helmet.
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner self-inflicted the latter during the Yankees' Saturday matchup with the Cleveland Indians.
Gardner flied out to right field and, frustrated by his 0-for-4 day at the plate, flung his helmet against the wall of the Yankees' dugout. The helmet bounced back and nailed the 35-year-old in the mouth:
FOX Sports: MLBUPDATE: Helmet - 1 Brett Gardner - 0 https://t.co/lMhc0XpapL
According to ESPN.com's Coley Harvey, Gardner needed six stitches following New York's 8-4 loss.