Rockies' Feltner leaves 2 batters after being hit by 106-mph line drive

TORONTO (AP) — Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays two batters after he was struck by a 106-mph line drive.

The Rockies said Feltner exited because of a right glute contusion.

Feltner retired the first eight batters in order before he was hit by a liner off the bat of Blue Jays infielder Andrés Giménez. The ball struck Feltner near his hip and rolled away for an infield single.

Manager Warren Schaeffer and the trainer checked on Feltner, who remained in the game. George Springer followed with a walk but Feltner ended the inning by getting Jesús Sánchez to ground out on the first pitch.

Feltner struck out four in his three innings. Juan Mejia took over in the fourth.

In 2023, Feltner was hospitalized because of a skull fracture and concussion after getting hit by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's Nick Castellanos.

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