Bobby Miller entered Spring Training this year in a three-way competition for the final spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation, but suffered a setback when he struck in the head by a comebacker during his first Cactus League appearance.

Bobby Miller’s swift return to the mound is a promising sign for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they continue spring training. The young pitcher took a frightening line drive to the head during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive during the team’s spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch hit a 105.5 mph liner that hit Miller in the head, dropping the Dodgers pitcher to the ground. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Manager Dave Roberts and the medical staff rushed over to check on Miller before the pitcher was able to get up and walk off the field on his own.

The Dodgers ace was on the mound when he was hit by a 106 mph come-backer in an exhibition game Thursday against the Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller still has a bit of a headache, but manager Dave Roberts says the 25-year-old right-hander slept fine and feels much better a day after getting hit on the head by a line drive.

Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller opens up about getting hit in the head with the baseball in Thursday's spring training opener

In the top of the third inning with the Dodgers leading 3–0, a runner on second base and a 2–1 count, Los Angeles pitcher Bobby Miller delivered a curveball in the middle of the zone, a pitch that was ripped by Cubs infielder Michael Busch.

Los Angeles right-hander Bobby Miller has a residual headache but no fracture or significant bruising a day after being struck in the head by a 106-mph comebacker, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday.

Dodger pitcher Bobby Miller sustained a frightening hit to the side of his head. He responded to all the well wishes in breaking his silence.