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Jeff Francoeur escaped serious injury after being struck in the face by a pitch Sunday. However, for a few terrifying moments the Braves right fielder had flashbacks to a career-threatening 2004 beaning in the minor leagues.
"I thought about that, which is why I was so [anxious] right afterward," Francoeur said after returning from a local hospital, where X-rays were negative and he was treated for cuts inside his mouth and lip. "I'm just lucky it didn't mess up my jaw or anything."The young star from Lilburn crumpled to the dirt Sunday after being hit squarely in the left side of his face by St. Louis right-hander Todd Wellemeyer during the second inning of Atlanta's 3-2 Grapefruit League win.
"Scared the (crap) out of me," said Braves manager Bobby Cox, who hurried out with assistant trainer Jim Lovell to check on Francoeur. "I thought something had to be broken."
Nothing was broken and no teeth were lost, though Francoeur had significant swelling around his mouth and cheek. He was given the option of receiving stitches. He opted against it when doctors said the wounds would only take a few extra days to heal and he'd be able to eat easier without them.
Cox said Francoeur would miss "at least a few games," and he returned to Orlando for a follow-up exam today. The team stayed in Jupiter Sunday for another game against the Cardinals today before an off day in the schedule Tuesday.
Francoeur said he would probably play Wednesday or Thursday.

Braves' Francoeur beaned; leaves game | ajc.com

[Lefty Noob]

He's a lucky guy. Not too many players could take a pitch right in the face without having something broken.