Nationals 3B Paul DeJong hit in face by a pitch, exits vs. Pirates

Field Level Media|published: 04/15/2025, 8:36pm EDT

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Paul DeJong (14) hits an RBI single against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong exited Tuesday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit by a pitch in the face in the top of the sixth inning.

DeJong was hit by a 92.7 mph fastball from Pirates starter Mitch Keller.

DeJong immediately went down to the ground and was attended to by team trainers for a few moments. DeJong then walked off the field and into the dugout holding a towel to his face.

Amed Rosario replaced DeJong on the bases.

--Field Level Media