In the top of the 9th inning, with one out and none on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a 3-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Craig Kimbrel into center field for a single, breaking his bat in the process. After the bat broke, the barrel end bounced into the back of Dodgers catcher Will Smith's head while the small, splintered handle end of the shattered bat pierced through the bars of Tomlinson's traditional-style facemask and cut Tomlinson's upper face, near his right eye, resulting in him leaving the ballgame.
The game resumed with three umpires as 2B Umpire and Crew Chief Laz Diaz took over behind home plate with 1B Umpire Dan Bellino and 3B Umpire Tripp Gibson remaining on the lines.
Relevant Injury History: There is no prior recorded face laceration history.
Last Game: June 14 | Return to Play: June 27 | Time Absent: 13 Days | Video as follows:
Alternate Link: Tomlinson exits game in 9th after broken bat shatters through mask, cutting face (LAD)
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