15
2009
David Wright Drilled By Pitch To Head; Leaves Game
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David Wright was drilled in the head by a 2-0 pitch thrown by Matt Cain in the bottom of the fourth inning during today’s game.
Wright walked off the field under his own power, and Fernando Tatis replaced him as a pinch runner.
An absolutely scary sight to say the least as Wright lied motionless on the ground for 2-3 minutes. It was a good sign that he walked off the field under his own power.
The 0-2 pitch smacked Wright in the helmet, knocking it off his head. Wright crumpled to the dirt face-first and did not move for about two minutes as trainers tended to him. Eventually, he turned over to sit up, and he walked off the field with the help of the training staff.
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About the Author: Joe DeCaro
Went to my first Mets game, a Mayors Trophy game at Shea, in '73. We beat the Yankees 8-4 and I was hooked. I marched in two Banner Day parades, and before the Grand Slam single, there was the "Hendu Can Do" grand slam - I was there. I've collected Mets memorabilia all my life and started Mets Merized Online to feed my addiction.
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So, at what point do we start retaliating? Like, SERIOUSLY retaliating? These pricks have been throwing at David ALL YEAR, and our pitchers do NOTHING.
Mikey dead on ball accurate. At what point does this team show some balls and strike back. Johan is the only guy with balls on this entire team. I tell you one thing, the 1986 guys never took any nonsense, they had no problems mixing it up a bit.
Alright, well…Johan tried. But it wasn’t enough. Green is worthless, let him nail somebody and get tossed/suspended. This team deserves a good old 86 style brawl.
Scary shit. I really hope David is ok…
Im praying for David, I hope someone lets us know something soon…
CT scan came out negative but he suffered a concussion and will remain hospitalized overnight at Hospital For Special Surgery in Manhattan.
A few thoughts about the incident.
1. Too many pitchers have taken too many liberties pitching inside to DW. It was a matter of time as to when he was going to get beaned. So when Cain hit DW in the head, he didn’t do it intentionally, but threw toward him in a way too many pitchers have become accustomed. The tide must be turned.
2. I cannot say that Cain’s tipping his cap to the crowd was classless unless I know why he did it. Was he taunting the crowd or expressing his genuine remorse for beaning DW. Cain does not have a reputation for hitting people. In fact, the last time we faced him he walked a few batters.
3. I am sick of this $hit. I’m glad Pelfrey is pitching tomorrow and I want him to pitch that hard sinker inside all day long, especially to that fat, f**king fathead (yeah, which one…). I want Darryl & Dykstra in uniform tomorrow. Lenny could use a few bucks.
4. Whether Cain meant it or not, the gloves are off against all opponents for the rest of the year. Cain’s pitch betrays an attitude that prevails throughout the league, that you can take out the Mets best player without serious retribution. This attitude must be changed as of tomorrow.