Tarik Skubal reacts after hitting David Fry with a pitch (Photo via X/TWitter)
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry had to be carted off after taking a 99 MPH fastball from Tarik Skubal to the face during Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers.

The Tigers were clinging to a 2-1 in the bottom half of the sixth inning when Fry stepped up for the most crucial at-bat of the Guardians’ 2025 season. With runners on the corners and none out, Fry attempted to bunt and advance the runners.

But in a horrific scene, Tarik Skubal accidentally hit David Fry in the face with a 99 MPH fastball. The American League Cy Young candidate was visibly shaken as trainers rushed out to assist Fry:

The good news is that David Fry was fully alert as he was carted off the field. There was no immediate update on his status.

The Guardians rallied for three runs in the inning and added a pair of insurance runs in the seventh, cruising to a 5-2 victory. With the win, Cleveland and Detroit (85-72) are tied for the AL Central lead with just five games to go.

David Fry Is In His Third Season With Guardians

Sep 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry (6) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. (Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images)

The 29-year-old David Fry is in his third season with the Guardians, debuting for them at 27 in the 2023 season. Fry, who was previously in the Milwaukee Brewers’ organization, earned an All-Star nod in 2024 after batting .263 with an .804 OPS, per ESPN.

Will the Tigers avoid the humiliating collapse, or will the Guardians complete the ultimate miracle? We’ll find out in the coming days.

David Fry has been limited to 67 game appearances this season, as he continued to recover from elbow surgery. The veteran is batting .171 with eight homers, 23 RBI and a .592 OPS this season.

Cleveland won the AL Central last year and advanced to the ALCS, where they fell to the longtime rival New York Yankees.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.