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Taylor Ward carted off from Angels-Blue Jays game after taking fastball to face

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward had to be carted away from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after he took a fastball to the face.

The hit-by-pitch occurred in the fifth inning, with Ward facing Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah. The 2-0 fastball was recorded at 91.6 mph and immediately sent Ward to the ground with his helmet flying away. Further replay showed that the ball hit the ear flap of Ward's helmet before getting his nose.

Manoah immediately looked away and put his hands on his head as Angels trainers began treating Ward.