The Diamondbacks got a jolt of real concern Sunday when Geraldo Perdomo was knocked out of the game after a 93 mph line drive caught him in the helmet against the Houston Astros.
It happened in the third inning, right after Perdomo opened the frame with a leadoff single. Ketel Marte then lined a single back into the field, and as Perdomo tried to move up to second base, the ball struck the side of his helmet. The reaction was immediate: Perdomo dropped to the ground, and players from both sides quickly converged around him while Arizona’s athletic training staff rushed out to check on the veteran infielder.
Perdomo stayed down for several minutes before eventually sitting up and talking with trainers. He was later helped to his feet and walked off under his own power, which at least offered some relief after such a scary scene.
The Diamondbacks later said Perdomo suffered a head contusion and would be monitored Sunday and into Monday as medical personnel continue evaluating him.
His exit forced Arizona to reshuffle the infield. Ildemaro Vargas shifted from first base to shortstop in the bottom of the third, and Tim Tawa came in to handle first base.
Even with the encouraging sign that Perdomo was able to leave on his own, the Diamondbacks are expected to stay cautious. Head injuries are handled carefully for a reason, and the team will have more information once he goes through continued observation.
For Arizona, the main concern from Sunday wasn’t the game itself. It was making sure Perdomo is okay after a routine play turned into one of the afternoon’s most alarming moments.
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