Updated on: Sept 01, 2025 02:42 am IST
Angels LF Taylor Ward suffers serious facial injury after crashing into outfield wall vs Astros, later carted off as teammates rushed to aid him.
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward suffered a serious injury to his face after colliding with the outfield wall during the game against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Ward was going for a catch in the eighth inning of the game when he collided with the outfield wall face-first.
Soon after, he fell to the ground holding his face, and then walked off to the bullpen, facing away from the camera at Daikin Park. Relief pitcher Andrew Chafin quickly came to him and held a towel to his face. Ward was then carted off the field as he kept holding the towel.
Here’s the video of the moment:
As Ward was replaced on the field by Christian Moore, he was treated by medical staff from both teams. Based on the initial reports, it seems that Taylor Ward suffered a laceration to his face. However, the Angels are yet to issue an official update on Ward.
Some reports stated that the Ward had a cut above his right eye. He seemed to be seriously hurt as he was seen resting his head on the shoulder of an Angels backroom staff member, while he was being carted off. Blood was also seen on his face and on the cloth that he held to his face. Before his exit, Ward was 0-for-1 to go with three walks.
The Angels won the game at Daikin Park 0-3. They again face the Astros on Monday evening.
This story is being updated.
