Yusei Kikuchi Hits Padres Batter with 97-MPH Fastball

During Sunday's matchup against the San Diego Padres, Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi struck a Padres infielder in the cheek with a 97-mph fastball. The incident occurred in the top of the fifth inning with a runner on second base. Despite the severity of the pitch, the batter remained in the game.