Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann Leaves Indians Game After Getting Hit in Head by Line Drive

Zimmermann was hit in side of the face in the bottom of the first off a line drive from Jason Kipnis.

Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann left Wednesday's game against the Indians with a right jaw contusion after getting nailed in the head by a line drive. 

He passed concussion protocol and will get X-rays, the team announced. 

Zimmermann was hit in side of the face in the bottom of the first off a line drive from Jason Kipnis.  

Kipnis was just the second batter to face Zimmermann. 

Jordan Zimmermann is down after being hit in face by a line drive from Kipnis.,@tigers pic.twitter.com/bhFGROLT26

— George Sipple 📸 (@GeorgeSipple) April 11, 2018

Here's footage of the injury that send Zimmermann to the ground.

Jordan Zimmermann took a pitch to the face in the 1st inning. He left the field under his own power and is currently being evaluated. Daniel Norris has been brought in to pitch. pic.twitter.com/T2QQ9ms1Xj

— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) April 11, 2018

He eventually walked off himself. 

Lefthanded pitcher Daniel Norris replaced Zimmermann for the Tigers.

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