Nick Gonzales escapes serious injury after pitch hits helmet against Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Pittsburgh's Nick Gonzales exited the game after being hit in the helmet by a Jovani Moran fastball during the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox. Fortunately, Gonzales appears to have avoided significant injury and was able to walk off the field. He was treated for a facial contusion and is considered day-to-day. Jacob Gonzalez replaced Gonzales in the lineup. Gonzales, who leads the team with a.307 batting average, had been a key player for the Pirates this season.
- •Nick Gonzales hit by pitch in the fifth inning
- •Gonzales treated for facial contusion
- •Jacob Gonzalez replaced Gonzales in the game
- •Gonzales is day-to-day after the incident
- •Pirates won the game 8-4 against the Red Sox
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates get encouraging update on Nick Gonzales after scary exit for pitch to helmet vs. Red Sox
"Pittsburgh's third baseman appears to have avoided significant injury after taking a pitch to the head.
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