San Diego Padres outfielder Chris Denorfia was leading off second base in the bottom of the second inning yesterday and had to quickly run back to second to avoid a pickoff throw by San Francisco Giants pitcher Eric Surkamp.
He did make it back to second, but Giants second baseman Jeff Keppinger wasn't able to get his glove on it. As a result, Surkamp's pickoff throw managed to strike Denorfia directly in the head.
The ball bounced off Denorfia's helmet into right field, and he was able to make it safely into third base. Surkamp was charged with a throwing error on the play.
After the play, Padres trainers and coaches were able to take a look at Denorfia to make sure that he was feeling OK, which he seemed to be.
Denorfia takes one in the noggin [MLB]
He did make it back to second, but Giants second baseman Jeff Keppinger wasn't able to get his glove on it. As a result, Surkamp's pickoff throw managed to strike Denorfia directly in the head.
The ball bounced off Denorfia's helmet into right field, and he was able to make it safely into third base. Surkamp was charged with a throwing error on the play.
After the play, Padres trainers and coaches were able to take a look at Denorfia to make sure that he was feeling OK, which he seemed to be.
Denorfia takes one in the noggin [MLB]
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