Braves' Jacob Webb texted Mets' Kevin Pillar after scary HBP
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jacob Webb was visibly shaken when he accidentally plunked New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar in the face with a 95 mph pitch in the top of the seventh inning of Monday's Mets win.
Webb addressed the media ahead of Tuesday's outing between the clubs and said he texted Pillar following the scary incident.
"He just responded. I'm sure he was busy doing some other stuff at the time," Webb explained.
The 27-year-old added that it was "a little difficult" decompressing immediately after the game because the pitch was still fresh on his mind.
"I'm just glad he's alright. That was my main concern," Webb said of Pillar.
The Mets confirmed earlier in the day that Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures and will meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine what's next on his road to recovery. Understandably, it's unknown when he will return to the active roster.
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