Terrifying scene at minor league game as Guardians pitcher struck in head by line drive
A Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect, Aidan Major, was struck in the head by a line drive during a minor league game. The incident occurred in the first inning of a matchup between the Hill City Howlers and Fayetteville Woodpeckers. Major was taken off the field for evaluation but was reported to be doing well afterward.
- ▪Aidan Major was hit in the cheek area by a line drive during a game.
- ▪He was able to get up and leave the field on a cart, giving a thumbs up to the crowd.
- ▪Major's father stated that he was doing well and awaiting results from scans.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 12:48:40 -0400 |
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MLB Terrifying scene at minor league game as Guardians pitcher struck in head by line drive By Edward Lewis Published May 27, 2026, 12:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect was forced to leave a game Tuesday after he was struck in the head by a line drive. The horrific scene played out in the top of the first inning of the Hill City Howlers vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers matchup at City Stadium in Virginia, as Aidan Major was facing off with Xavier Neyens. Scary situation at Hill City tonight as Cleveland #Guardians 23yr old RHP prospect Aidan Major took a line drive off his head from Xavier Neyens.Thoughts and prayers currently needed for Major.
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