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Brad Junis, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, was struck in the neck by a batted ball during batting practice, resulting in a 10-15 minute delay. Junis was conscious, alert, and responsive following the incident, but concerns linger about a possible concussion. The unfortunate event occurred while Junis was preparing to make his return from a shoulder impingement that had sidelined him earlier in the season. He recently signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Brewers after a successful stint with the Kansas City Royals last year.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jakob Junis was rushed to the hospital after being struck in the neck with a ball during batting practice in a freak accident Monday. Junis was “conscious, alert and responsive. He was sent to the hospital for further evaluation,” according to a tweet from the team. The incident is exceedingly rare, as pitchers rarely throw live batting practice to their team’s hitters during the season. Junis, who was already on the injured list with a shoulder injury, is coming off the best season of his career statistically.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Junis was hit in the neck by a ball during batting practice at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park. He was treated on the field for 20 minutes before being taken to the hospital, where he is conscious and responsive. Junis is currently on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, so this incident will prolong his return to the field.