US EditionAngels’ Taylor Ward Grateful for only Minor Injuries After Fence Collision
Taylor Ward was removed after suffering a severe facial gash from colliding with a metal scoreboard while attempting a catch; he required ambulance transport and stitches, officials said.
- On August 31, 2025, Angels left fielder Taylor Ward collided face-first with a metal out-of-town scoreboard at Houston's Daikin Park during the eighth inning.
- Ward collided with a metal scoreboard while attempting to field a fly ball hit by Ramon Urias, raising safety concerns given previous warnings about the hazardous presence of such structures on the field.
- Ward suffered a deep cut above his right eye that required about 20 stitches, was carted off with towels covering his face, and transported by ambulance for further tests.
- Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery acknowledged that Ward's injury appeared more severe initially, confirming that Ward will need further evaluation but has not suffered a concussion or damage to his eye.
- The incident led teammate Jo Adell to criticize the fence's design, emphasizing that having metal components on the wall poses a significant risk of injury to players.
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Angels’ Taylor Ward grateful for only minor injuries after fence collision
HOUSTON — Taylor Ward was back in the Angels clubhouse on Monday, with a long cut above his right eye and a feeling of relief that nothing worse happened. Ward said the cut required about 20 stitches, including repairing a blood vessel and a muscle, but there was no damage to his eye and he did not suffer a concussion. He said he’s hoping to play again in the coming days. “Way better,” Ward said when asked how he was feeling. “I slept well last …
“We were all shook” - Angels’ Jo Adell calls out MLB after Taylor Ward’s wild collision into left field leaves outfielder bloodied
The Los Angeles Angels' game against the Houston Astros turned grim after outfielder Taylor Ward got carted off the field following a scary collision with the metal scoreboard on the left-field wall.
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