Lindenhurst 6, Connetquot 2

April 12, 2010

During Lindenhurst's 6-2 victory over Connetquot, Joe Russo lined Tom Bammann's fastball directly back at the pitcher, who didn't have time to get his glove up to protect himself as he followed through. Bammann suffered multiple fractures to his face but did not lose consciousness.

Credit: George A. Faella

Lindenhurst shortstop Steve Skon throws to first to complete a double playas Connetquot's Ken Gentile slides into second. (Apr. 12, 2010)

Credit: George A. Faella

Lindenhurst second baseman Ken Gentile fields a sharp grounder against Connetquot. (Apr. 12, 2010)

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Connetquot's Jesse Simicich fields a sharply hit ground ball during his team's 6-2 loss to Lindenhurst in League II. (Apr. 12, 2010)

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Lindenhurst pitcher Tom Bammann lays on the mound after being hit in the face by a line drive. (Apr. 12, 2010)

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This pitch by Lindenhurst's Tom Bammann was lined back at him and struck him in the face. He suffered multiple fractures but did not lose consciousness. (Apr. 12, 2010)