Walker's Scary Hit, Resilient Response

0:00On May 3rd, Houston Astros' first baseman Christian Walker took a scary hit to the head in the 9th inning Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. But, he's planning to suit up Sunday. The 93.3 miles per hour fastball from Boston Reliever Tyler Seminego clipped his helmet first, turning it into more of a glancing. Blow. Astros still grabbed a 6-3 win in Boston on May 2nd, 2026. Walker walked off holding a towel to his forehead, with trainers rushing out quick. A chunk of his helmet, maybe the jaw protecting C-flap, flew off on impact, but luckily no cuts or blood showed up. Manager Joe Espada called the moment straight terrifying, especially as Walker's helmet loosened and grazed his forehead. Walker downplayed a postgame, crediting the helmet for absorbing most of the damage while he turned away. He passed all the concussion checks with no issues and feels solid, just watching for any next stiffness overnight. Before they hit, Walker crushed a solo homer, notch three hits, and drove in two runs to help Houston bounce back.

1:05That resilience keeps the Astros rolling in the Sunday's matchup, showing why players like Walker stay locked in, no matter the scare. That wraps MLB News Today, brought to you with AI.