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Nick Fortes beans Ryan Weathers in head attempting to throw to second after warmup pitches

Originally posted on 5 GOATs | By Daniel Hager | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 7:24 PM ET

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers received an unexpected surprise on Saturday as a throw-down to second base after warmup pitches from Marlins catcher Nick Fortes hit him in the side of the head.

Weathers was evaluated and stayed in the game, where he retired the first three batters in order to open his outing.

You ever seen this before?

Ryan Weathers makes his final warmup pitch of the first inning.

Nick Fortes' throw down to 2B hits him in the head. pic.twitter.com/rIRvzGvqUv
— Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) June 7, 2025

Weathers went on to allow three hits and four earned runs in 3.0 innings before being replaced to open the fourth inning.

This play somewhat sums up the 2025 Miami Marlins season, as the Fish are currently last in the NL East with a 23-38 record. They have finished dead last in the division in six of the last 14 seasons.

The miscommunication was also some SEC on SEC crime, as Ryan Weathers was once committed to Vanderbilt while Nick Fortes was the 2018 SEC Tournament MVP and 2018 All-SEC Second Team selection at Ole Miss.

This season, Weathers boasts a 3.28 ERA in 24 2/3 innings pitched. Fortes is hitting for a .182 average with one home run and four RBI.

This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.

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