Royals pitcher exits after line drive to head

Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo left Wednesday night's game after being struck in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo during a 6-4 loss to Texas. In the fourth inning, Lugo threw a full-count changeup that Nimmo hit up the middle. The ball deflected off Lugo's forehead, causing him to drop to the ground.

Lugo stood without assistance and spoke with teammates and the Royals' athletic training staff as he walked off the field. Nimmo, who played with Lugo for seven years on the New York Mets, called time at first base and ran to the mound to check on him. The Royals later said that Lugo was "doing well ...

Lugo allowed one run on 44 pitches before being replaced by Mason Black.