Guardians’ David Fry Injured by Pitch in Win Over Tigers, Hospitalized for Evaluation

CLEVELAND — September 24, 2025 — A frightening moment overshadowed the Cleveland Guardians’ crucial 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night when designated hitter David Fry was struck in the face by a pitch and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

The incident occurred in the sixth inning when Fry attempted to bunt against Tigers starter Tarik Skubal. A 99-mph fastball ran up and hit Fry directly in the nose and mouth area, dropping him to the ground in visible pain. Trainers and Guardians manager Stephen Vogt immediately rushed onto the field, while a shaken Skubal removed his glove and cap.

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Fry remained down for several minutes before being helped up and carted off the field, giving a thumbs-up to the crowd as he exited. The Guardians later confirmed that Fry was transported from Lutheran Medical Center to Cleveland Clinic Main Campus for testing and overnight observation. His condition is expected to be updated on Wednesday.

Reactions from Players and Coaches

“It was straight to the face,” Vogt said after the game. “Everyone in the stadium felt it. We’re just thankful David was able to give a thumbs-up, but this is obviously very scary.”

Skubal, who had been dominating Cleveland’s lineup before the incident, admitted the moment shook him.
“Really tough to see,” Skubal said. “I’ve already reached out to him. Hopefully, he’s okay. Baseball doesn’t matter when something like that happens.”

Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan called it a “terrifying” moment but praised Fry’s toughness.
“For David to even try bunting there, that’s who he is — selfless and tough,” Kwan said. “Thankfully, he still had some humor coming off the field, but we’re all praying for good news.”

Guardians Rally After Scary Moment

After Fry’s exit, the Guardians capitalized on mistakes from Skubal. In the same inning, the Tigers’ ace threw a wild pitch, committed an error with an awkward behind-the-back throw, and was called for a balk. Cleveland scored three runs in the frame without recording a hit beyond the infield, flipping a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead.

Cleveland went on to secure its 16th win in 18 games, pulling even with Detroit atop the AL Central standings. The Guardians, once 15 ½ games behind in July, have staged one of the season’s most remarkable comebacks with a 17-5 record in September.

The Tigers, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction, having lost seven straight and 10 of their last 11 contests. Catcher Dillon Dingler admitted the team is feeling the pressure.
“We’ve got to find a way to stay loose and execute,” Dingler said. “Right now, we’re pressing too much.”

What’s Next

The Guardians will continue their push for the AL Central title as they await further updates on Fry’s health. For now, the entire baseball community is hoping for positive news after a frightening scene that reminded everyone the players’ safety is always bigger than the game.

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