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Nationals' Ruiz departs after getting hit in head by teammate's foul ball

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz left Monday night's game against the San Diego Padres after apparently getting hit on the head by a foul ball hit by teammate Josh Bell.

Ruiz was immediately tended to and left the dugout. He was replaced by Riley Adams.

(Video source: MLB.com)

There was no immediate word on the extent of Ruiz’s injury.

Bell's plate appearance came during a four-run fourth inning. Bell, who played with the Padres during the second half of 2022, hit a sacrifice fly.

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