 Ohlendorf hit by line drive, leaves game
2010-07-29 01:38:00
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf left Wednesday's game against the Rockies after being struck by a line drive off the bat of Troy Tulowitzki in the first inning. With a runner at third and two outs, Tulowitzki lined a ball off the side of Ohlendorf's head and the ball bounced into right field. Carlos Gonzalez scored on the play for a 1-0 Colorado lead, but the Pirates won the game, 6-2.
Ohlendorf went to a local hospital, but a CT scan came up negative and he was diagnosed with a contusion and abrasion.
Sean Gallagher (1-0) fanned four batters over three innings to get the win.
Entering Wednesday's game, Ohlendorf was 1-8 with a 4.39 earned run average.
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