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A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy released from hospital

Oakland A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, less than a week after being struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of the Angels' Erick Aybar.

McCarthy underwent emergency brain surgery Wednesday night to repair a fractured skull and stop bleeding around his brain.

McCarthy and his wife, Amanda, broke the news via Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Mrs_McCarthy32/status/245600628578058240

https://twitter.com/BMcCarthy32/status/245603427315486721

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