Mets’ Kevin Pillar given CT scan after taking 95mph fastball to face

• Outfielder tweets he is recovering well after scary moment'
• Pitcher Jacob Webb removed from game after hitting batter

The New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar appeared to escape serious injury on Monday night after taking a 95 mph fastball to the face during his team's victory over the Atlanta Braves.

With the bases loaded in the seventh, Pillar was hit square in the face by the fastball from Jacob Webb. The veteran outfielder was knocked to the ground with blood pouring from his nose.