A scary moment occurred during the third inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Chicago Cubs in spring training Cactus League action on Thursday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
In the top of the third inning with the Dodgers leading 3–0, a runner on second base and a 2–1 count, Los Angeles pitcher Bobby Miller delivered a curveball in the middle of the zone, a pitch that was ripped by Cubs infielder Michael Busch.
Unfortunately, the ball, which was hit by Busch at 105.5 MPH, struck Miller in the head. The Dodgers pitcher crumpled to the ground, and moments later, was examined by the club's trainer, who was joined by manager Dave Roberts, Dodgers infielder Max Muncy, catcher Hunter Feduccia and home-plate umpire Tony Randazzo around the mound.
Scary moment as Bobby Miller just took a 106-mph line drive off the head
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) February 20, 2025
He was removed from the game but walked off under his own power
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Miller was able to walk off under his own power.
Bobby Miller took that comebacker to his face like a champ and walked off on his own 💪
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 20, 2025
That Dodgers spirit hits different. pic.twitter.com/xGZFyxqiyO
After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, via Noah Camras on X, told reporters that Miller will be in the concussion protocol, adding that he doesn't yet know how much time the 25-year-old will miss.
Bobby Miller update from Dave Roberts:
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) February 20, 2025
“Certainly it was a very scary moment. From what I’ve gathered he’s gonna be under concussion protocol.”
“I don’t know what that means as far as going forward. Certainly it’s somewhat of a setback.”
He doesn’t know how long he’ll be out. pic.twitter.com/zs0bnNbC5E
Muncy added that Miller, after being asked if he knew where he was, made a joke about hanging a curveball to Busch.
After a solid first season in 2023 that saw him post a 3.76 ERA in 124 1/3 innings, Miller missed a couple months due to a shoulder injury in '24, then struggled in his return to the mound.
Now, it appears he'll endure a setback in his preparations for the '25 season.
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