Watch: Pirates Pitcher Gerrit Cole Narrowly Escapes Line Drive to the Head

Scary moment in the Pirates vs Tigers game as Gerrit Cole had a pitch sent back at him. He remained in the game.https://t.co/DrPw4KzC0b

— 120 Sports (@120Sports) April 14, 2016

Trent Baker

14 Apr 2016

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole came within inches of serious injury Thursday against the Detroit Tigers.

In the sixth inning, Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann sharply lined a Cole pitch directly back from where it came, grazing the top of Cole’s hat and knocking it off.

The pitcher came out unscathed and continued to pitch after being a little spooked by the close call.

The Tigers went on to win 7-4.

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