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Jake Cronenworth Stays in Game After 96 MPH Fastball Hits His Chin

Cronenworth was struck in the jaw by a 96 mph Yusei Kikuchi fastball in the fifth Saturday, dropped to the dirt, then stayed in San Diego’s scoreless game against the Angels. The two-time All-Star took first after trainers checked his face and jaw. Broadcast noted Cronenworth, a former hockey player, is “a pretty tough kid” still.