Braves' Francoeur Beaned; Leaves Game
17th March, 2008 - 8:43 am
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Jeff Francoeur escaped serious injury after being struck in the face with a pitch on Sunday, but he had flashbacks to a career-threatening incident that took place in the minor leagues a few years ago, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"I thought about that, which is why I was so [anxious] right afterward," Francoeur said after a trip to the hospital, where X-rays were negative and he was treated for cuts inside his mouth and lip. "I'm just lucky it didn't mess up my jaw or anything."

"Scared the (crap) out of me," said Braves' Manager Bobby Cox. "I thought something had to be broken." [READ]

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