Caminero Hit in Face, Rays Hope for Quick Recovery

It's April 28th.

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Ray's third baseman, Jr. Kamenero, got hit right in the jaw by a foul tip during the

first inning against Cleveland on Monday night.

The 22-year-old fouled a pitch from starter Tanner Bibi and it bounced off home plate

straight into his face.

He dropped to the dirt, kicking his legs in pain.

He got back up, trainer checked his teeth and neck, then Kamenero stepped back in and

grounded out on the next pitch.

After the top of the first, they pulled him from third base, sliding in richy palacios

while Ben Williams and shifted to second.

The crowd at progressive field went dead silent watching that scary scene unfold.

Kamenero started his career in Cleveland system and has been on fire lately, batting 259

with eight homers and 15 RBIs overall.

He smashed all those homers since April 5th and hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games.

No word yet from the rays on his condition, but they subbed him out quick just to be safe.

We'll stay tuned for updates on Kamenero as the rays push forward, hoping their young

star bounces back strong.