Guardians pitcher narrowly escapes serious injury after 106.6 mph line drive comes right toward his head

Guardians pitcher narrowly escapes serious injury after 106.6 mph line drive comes right toward his head

Seattle's Rowdy Tellez smashed the ball directly back at Cade Smith in frightening fifth-inning moment

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) is checked on after being hit by the ball during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

Seattle Mariners first baseman Rowdy Tellez (23) hits a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)