Pirates' Nick Gonzales struck on helmet, listed as day-to-day
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Nick Gonzales, third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suffered a facial contusion after being hit on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox on August 14, 2026. Gonzales’ injury occurred during a regular season matchup and has led to him being classified as day-to-day. The Pirates will monitor his recovery timeline, assessing his ability to return to the lineup in the coming days.
- •Nick Gonzales hit on helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning.
- •Suffered a facial contusion and is day-to-day.
- •Incident occurred during the game against the Red Sox on August 14, 2026.
- •Pirates will evaluate Gonzales' recovery and potential return.
- 2:35 AMESPN MLB — Bucs' Gonzales takes pitch to helmet; day-to-day
"Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez suffered a facial contusion and is day-to-day after being struck on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox.
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