Watch: Braves' Sean Newcomb takes 102-mph liner off back of his head

Jun 16 2019 by Yardbarker: Philadelphia Phillies

Baseball fans in Atlanta were left holding their breath on Saturday night after Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb took a line drive off the back of his head against the Philadelphia Phillies. In the third inning, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto lined a ball up the middle with a 102 mph exit velocity that hit Newcomb in the back of the head, then deflected off the netting and into Philadelphia’s dugout. Newcomb sat up moments after taking the direct shot to the back of his head...
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