ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rangers outfielder Josh Smith was taken to an area hospital after being hit in his face by a pitch in Texas' 2-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Smith, a left-handed hitter, was struck on the right side of his face in the third inning by an 89 mph slider from reliever Danny Coulombe. Smith spun back to his left and dropped to the dirt in the batter's box, breaking his fall with his left hand while holding his face with his right hand.
Smith was attended to by a team trainer before walking off the field under his own power.