Brewers' Jakob Junis hit by fly ball during Pirates' batting practice
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jakob Junis was struck by a fly ball during the Pittsburgh Pirates' batting practice session ahead of Monday's game at PNC Park.
Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the right-handed pitcher was struck by a ball hit by Alika Williams of the Pirates.
According to a post from the Milwaukee Brewers on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Junis was alert, conscious and responsive after being hit in the neck. He was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, the team said.
Brewers pitcher Jakob Junis was hit in the neck by a batted ball during batting practice. He is conscious, alert and responsive. He was sent to the hospital for further evaluation.
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) April 22, 2024
Junis was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 6 with right shoulder impingement. He has pitched in one game this season for the Brewers. He signed a one-year deal with the team in February 2024.
First pitch for Monday's game at PNC Park is set for 6:40 p.m.