With two out and none on in the top of the 6th, Cardinals batter Tyler O'Neill fouled a 0-1 97-mph fastball from Giants pitcher Reyes Moronta into the jaw portion of Everitt's traditional-style facemask.
2B Umpire Lance Barrett replaced Everitt behind home plate with 1B Umpire Roberto Ortiz and 3B Umpire/Acting Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez remaining on the field for the rest of the evening. Everitt's crew recently lost Bill Welke due to a head injury on June 30.
Related Post: Injury Scout - Welke's Foul Out in New York (6/30/19).
Relevant Injury History: There is a history of head trauma and concussion for Mike Everitt.
> On Opening Day 2018, Everitt suffered an essentially season-ending head injury in Pittsburgh.
Related Post: Injury Scout - Everitt Concussed on Pitch to Head (3/31/18).
> Earlier in 2019, Everitt was removed from a Washington game after a fastball hit his chest.
Related Post: Injuries - Everitt, Hallion & Barry Hurt on Tuesday (6/4/19).
Last Game: July 6 | Return to Play: July 30 | Time Absent: 25 Days | Video as follows:
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