Athletics catcher Brian Serven leaves a game against the Angels after being hit in the face by a batted ball. The incident occurs when Serven makes contact on a bunt attempt and the ball strikes him in the face area.

Both outlets describe the moment as frightening, with Serven taking immediate action to address the injury and exiting the game afterward. The reports focus on what happens during the at-bat and the aftermath rather than providing detailed medical or recovery timelines.

While the accounts agree on the basic sequence—Serven fouls/contact-hits the ball and it reaches his face—they use slightly different wording to describe the play. One source frames it as taking a ball to the face in a “scary moment,” while the other emphasizes that the bunt results in a ball reaching his face.

Neither report, based on the provided text, includes confirmed specifics on the severity of the injury or an official diagnosis. The Athletics’ next steps and Serven’s status beyond the exit are not detailed in the shared excerpts.