CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians designated hitter David Fry was carted off the field Tuesday after he was struck in the face by foul ball while trying to bunt a pitch from Tigers starter Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning.

Fry had squared to bunt with a 2-1 count and two runners on base when Skubal’s 99.1 mph fastball rode up and in, glancing off the bat and striking Fry in the face.

The 29-year-old Irving, Texas native lay sprawled on his back in the batter’s box as manager Stephen Vogt sprinted from the Cleveland dugout to check on his fallen player.

Skubal appeared distraught and immediately dropped his glove and hat as he paced behind the mound.

Trainers called for a cart to carry Fry. After several moments he was brought to a seated position and eventually helped off the field.

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