Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates
- Paul DeJong, Nationals third baseman, left Tuesday's game against the Pirates after a pitch hit him.
- Pirates starter Mitch Keller threw a 92.7 mph fastball, resulting in the hit to DeJong's face.
- The incident occurred in the top of the sixth inning, prompting immediate attention from trainers.
- Reports say the pitch struck DeJong's left cheek; he held a towel to his face as he exited.
- Amed Rosario replaced DeJong, and the Nationals defeated the Pirates 3-0 after the game continued.
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Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates
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Nationals' Paul DeJong leaves game after being hit in the face by a pitch from Pirates' Mitch Keller
Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was hit in the face by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on Tuesday night and left the game in the sixth inning.

Nationals’ Paul DeJong leaves game after being hit in the face by a pitch from Pirates’ Mitch Keller
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was hit in the face by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on Tuesday night and left the game in the sixth inning.
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