Carlos Carrasco carted off in first inning after taking liner to face
— -- CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was carted off the field in the top of the first inning of Tuesday night's 4-1 loss after Chicago White Sox outfielder Melky Cabrera hit a line drive back to the mound, connecting with the pitcher's face.
Carrasco was flattened by the sharp liner that appeared to glance off his glove and right hand before smacking him on the right side of the face. The right-hander crumpled to the ground in front of the mound with his legs spread wide as manager Terry Francona and a trainer quickly raced out to check on him.
X-rays were negative for facial breaks, and a team spokesman said Carrasco is being treated for a contusion and showed no signs of a concussion while being evaluated.
With his concerned teammates gathered around him, Carrasco stayed on the ground for several minutes. A visibly concerned Cabrera, holding his batting helmet, also came out to the side of the mound to check on Carrasco, while White Sox center fielder Adam Eaton dropped to one knee at second base and covered his face with his batting helmet.
Indians trainers and coaches approached the mound, and the cart wasted no time emerging from behind the left-field wall. Carrasco walked to the cart with help from trainers after spending some time sitting on the mound, holding his face in pain.
Carrasco recorded 10 strikeouts in each of his past two starts, including his last start of the 2014 season.
Zach McAllister took Carrasco's place as the Indians' pitcher and allowed one run on four hits in 3? innings.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report .
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