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Houston's Christian Walker feels OK after being hit in head by fastball; expects to play Sunday
Walker said he plans to return Sunday after a 93 mph pitch hit his head, and he was not cut or bleeding, manager Joe Espada said.
- Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker expects to play in the series finale Sunday after getting hit in the head by a 93 mph fastball from Boston Red Sox pitcher Tyler Samaniego on Saturday.
- Before the ninth-inning incident, Walker delivered three hits including a solo home run and drove in two RBIs, helping the Astros secure a 6-3 victory over the Red Sox.
- The batting helmet absorbed most of the impact during a glancing blow, Walker said. "I think the helmet took most of it," he reported after the game.
- Manager Joe Espada confirmed Walker did not sustain any cuts from the pitch. Walker completed concussion protocols, clearing him for potential lineup duty.
- The series finale between the Astros and Red Sox proceeds Sunday, with Walker stating, "I'm planning on it," provided no neck stiffness develops overnight.
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Houston's Christian Walker feels OK after being hit in head by fastball; expects to play Sunday
Houston first baseman Christian Walker expects to be in the lineup Sunday even though he left Saturday’s game in the ninth inning after getting hit in the head by a fastball from Boston left-hander Tyler Samaniego.
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