Guardians' designated hitter David Fry was hospitalized after being hit in the face by a 99-mph fastball from Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal during a game at Progressive Field. Fry sustained multiple facial and nasal fractures, but imaging showed they are minimally displaced, and he is expected to recover fully in 6 to 8 weeks without surgery. Fry was released from the hospital and is resting comfortably, with Guardians manager Stephen Vogt visiting him in the hospital. Skubal, who was visibly shaken, also visited Fry and expressed concern, emphasizing that the incident was unintentional. Skubal sent Fry a text afterward, and Fry responded with gratitude. The injury occurred during a tense game where Fry was bunting, and the pitch struck him on the nose, causing him to fall to the ground and be helped off the field. Despite the injury, Fry was in good spirits, and the incident highlighted the sportsmanship between rival teams, as Skubal and Vogt visited Fry together. Skubal and Fry, who first met at the All-Star Game two years ago, shared mutual respect, and Skubal expressed his wish to get to know Fry better through this experience. Fry's injury contributed to a difficult inning for the Tigers, who lost the game 5-2 to the Guardians, tying the AL Central division race. Skubal, who is the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, was also noted for his emotional response, and the incident underscored the importance of player care and sportsmanship in Major League Baseball.