Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward left Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets in the top of the sixth inning after he was hit in the head by a pitch from Jonathon Niese. The pitch did not look intentional, and both Mets catcher John Buck and home plate umpire Greg Gibson immediately attended to Heyward as he fell down.

Heyward remained on the ground for a few moments and was helped off the field and taken directly to the clubhouse. He was spitting blood after taking the pitch to the face and has been taken to a hospital for further examination.

Heyward fractured his right jaw when he was hit by the pitch this afternoon. Likely out 4-6 weeks. #Braves — Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) August 21, 2013

Heyward’s grandparents were in town to watch the game, and they accompanied Jason to the hospital. According to the AP, Heyward never lost consciousness.

Via the AP:

Heyward’s grandparents were at Citi Field and accompanied him to the hospital, along with trainer Jeff Porter. Heyward and Porter stayed behind in New York as the Braves traveled to St. Louis for a four-game series that begins Thursday night. “He never lost consciousness,” manager Fredi Gonzalez said. “Right before he went to the hospital he popped his head into the clubhouse to say goodbye to some of the guys. “It’s not the ballpark, it’s just a matter of freak stuff happening. It can happen anywhere.”

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