Last night my biggest fear happened. Jake was starting my parents and I started to watch it as well as the Brighams at their home. Robin and I usually text after each inning incase we missed something or just feedback.. During the second inning a pitchers biggest fear happened...He hit the hitter in the head. Alfredo Marte came up to bat, 2 strikes, no balls...then next thing you know Jake throws his 92 mph fastball and pretty much slips out of his fingertips. Jake immediately jumps back knowing this isn't good, and starts to pray. Alfredo goes down. He is grabbing his face and Jake is shaken up about what he is seeing. Alfredo is down for a few minutes he gets up and walks off. This doesn't mean he is out of the danger zone. Jake walks next guy, and I think anyone would trying to shake off what just happened. He finishes the inning strong. We move forward game continues.
Jake had a pretty decent outing last night 3.2 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs, 2 strike outs. His night was finished from my biggest fear! Batter comes up to plate hits a pretty nasty pitch and immediately the balls returns in Jake's direction. It all happened so fast! Usually Jake can dodge the ball, jump, fall, slide, roll, ANYTHING..but this wasn't the case. All our hearts stopped and couldn't believe our eyes. Jake fell down to the ground and is bent over in pain. We have no idea where he got hit or what happened. The ball came back at Jake 95-100 mph. My mom makes a loud reaction like anyone would but I immediately had to leave the room got sick, and my phone started blowing up. My girlfriends out there started texting me within 2 minutes..that made me even more nervous because they turned it to a commercial, and we saw him get in the cart, leave back to the clubhouse for medical attention. My heart was pounding, I am trying to stay calm for Stella and to trust in the Lord that He is in control, and Jake will be okay. At the point I knew it was below his knees. I text him to tell him to call me as soon as he can..It was about 45 minutes until I heard from him. I had posted about it on twitter and I had about 40 people praying and giving us amazing support as well as all my girlfriends all over the country texting me. This is the amazing part about baseball. We ARE a family! It doesn't matter if we love, hate, or don't even know each other no one wants to see someone's husband injured. I finally get a text from Jake it is his shin...both the doctor and trainer think its broken, but taking him to hospital for x-rays. As I wait and pray I had a strong peace over Jake, and me as well. I know that was God 100% knowing I need to stay calm not only for me, but my husband, and most importantly Stella. Jake was pretty scared waiting for x-rays wondering all the scenarios what is about to happen to him with surgery, disabled list, etc..The doctor comes in and says it's a miracle it is not broken..Its a deep bruise that will have to be taken day by day..Jake couldn't believe his ears, and felt a huge weight lifted off of his shoulders! We were so thankful it wasn't broken as two medical people thought at the game! Our prayers were answered, and so thankful counting our blessings it wasn't any worse, at his face, chest, etc!
Unfortunately for Alfredo his diagnosis is much different from Jake's news. Jake was in the room next to him at the hospital. I told Jake he needs to go say something. He knows it was an accident, and any idiot who says differently is stupid..Jake was pretty nervous just not knowing how he would react. He went in and he was on heavy morphine, he barely opened his eye and Jake said "Im so sorry." Alfredo gave him a thumbs up. Jake left the room, and gave the trainer a note for Alfredo when he wakes up with a deeper apology. We found out from the doctors Alfredo has fractures in his skull, and cheek bone. I assume the helmet protected his life, but must have clipped his face pretty good. He will fly out to Arizona to have surgery and rehab..We heard his eye may be split at first, but thank the Lord it wasnt that. Alfredo will be fine, and will return to play baseball in the future. The guilt that Jake has from last night was awful. We are still asking for prayers for Alfredo and his family. Jake will heal and be fine...
Thank you for all who prayed and got in contact with me last night! We are so thankful for all the support we had! We love you all!
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