The Boston Red Sox had a tough day yesterday, although there were some positives to take away. Chris Sale made a successful return to the mound which is always nice to see and the Red Sox were able to win by the score of 7-1 thanks, in part, to another nice day at the plate from Raimel Tapia. Staff ace Chris Sale also provided the team with a vintage performance in 2 innings of work.
However, the bad news of the day was very substantial. During the game, Justin Turner ended up having to leave because he took a pitch to the face and was bleeding profusely. Turner was taken to the hospital to, according to the team, get treatment for soft tissue damage and to be monitored for any potential concussion. Hopefully, that is all there is after a pretty scary incident.
Kourtney Turner, Justin's wife, provided some positive news on Twitter regarding her husband's status. We're hoping for more positive updates in the coming days.
Thank you to everyone that reached out about Justin and sent prayers. We’re home now and he’s resting (okay - maybe listening to the replay of the game). 16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans. ❤️ @redturn2
— Kourtney Turner (@court_with_a_K) March 6, 2023
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