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Even a hundred years later, the New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox remains one of the biggest rivalries in the entire sporting world. There is always a lot of drama whenever the two champion teams clash in the ballparks, which naturally attracts a lot of limelight. As the two teams met on Friday, everyone expected it to be a great game. Although it went along similar lines, a scary incident involving a Red Sox pitcher has put an unwanted mark on the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.

As thousands watched the incident unfolding during the contest, reactions were plenty. And when the video surfaced on social media, the entire baseball fans community also felt the same pain. They could not hold them and shared their thoughts and messages on the painful episode.

Tanner Houck had to leave the game midway after facing a scary injury!

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Injuries in physical sports are common, but they put a scare on the game. A similar thing happened with Tanner Houck of the Red Sox. Houck, who was on the mound, got hit by the ball after one of his pitches, which injured him severely. Tyler Milliken shared a video of the incident on Twitter. It read, “Scary sight at Fenway as Tanner Houck gets hit in the face. He did walk off under his own power and seemed to motion to his teammates. Awful.”

According to multiple reports, Houck is currently undergoing an evaluation. They further add that tests are being done to assert the impact of the injury. Though the player left the field without additional support, it was a scary moment for all, including the fans.

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A speedy recovery is what everyone wants for Houck

Injuries are one part that no one likes to see, including the fans. Even though they have their favorite teams and players to support but in this everyone is together. The same is with Houck, as the baseball community has come together to wish him the best. Here are a few of the reactions on the same!

Prayers from all!

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The entire baseball community is with the player. But the injury will be tough for Houck, who was looking to redeem himself after a poor streak of results. He probably could have his first win in a while. But his focus shall be on returning to his best and performing well in the future. When will he get a chance to be on the mound? The world will have an exact answer in some time. Given the nature of the injury, prayers would be that he is fit to return soon.

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