© Joe Camporeale | 2021 Jul 4
In a game where the Giants’ lack of offense was scary enough, a fouled tipped ball into Buster Posey’s mask ended up being the most frightening moment of the 8-0 shutout at Oracle.
Buster Posey left Wednesday’s game after taking the shot, one that appeared to daze the veteran catcher.
Buster Posey has been taken out of the game. He took a foul ball off his mask in the first inning. pic.twitter.com/i5H5JbbSWl
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) July 29, 2021
After the game manger Gabe Kapler gave a seemingly positive update on Buster.
“It rung his bell pretty good. He was feeling a bit of dizziness,” Kapler started. “He did see our doctor, was checked for a concussion, and he was not diagnosed with a concussion.
“We’re going to keep monitoring him and see how he feels tomorrow. He was feeling better after the game so that a good signal.”
Starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani seemed to have a visceral reaction to seeing his catcher take such a hit. A moment he recalled as “for sure scary.”
“It squared him up pretty well. I was super surprised that he stayed in the ballgame. I know getting hit in the head is tricky if it’s a concussion, it’s not good, but I know he’s got a day off tomorrow.”