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Top of the first in a varsity HS game Tuesday, #3 batter hits a fastball straight back, hitting the pitcher squarely in the mouth with the ball. The young man lost three teeth and broke his chin bone. Had to have surgery. It was a sickening sound upon impact. He was still standing when I got to the mound from the plate, but hit his knees and spewed blood all over my shoes and pants. Kid is doing well, according to his coach.