Giants Pitcher Martinez on DL With Concussion, Fractures

San Francisco reliever Joe Martinez, hit in the head by a liner from Milwaukee's Mike Cameron on Thursday night, has a concussion and three small hairline fractures on the right side of his head, the Giants said today.

Martinez is in stable and alert condition at a San Francisco hospital, where he will remain in the hospital for observation over the next three to four days. The team said he is expected to make a full recovery.

The Giants placed Martinez on the disabled list and called up right-hander Justin Miller to take the roster spot.

Chilling Accident at Giants Game

Joe Martinez walks away from a stunning accident on the mound Thursday. The San Francisco Giants reliever was bloodied by a line drive off the bat of Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Mike Cameron in the ninth inning, but remained conscious following the blow.

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Martinez, who made his major league debut Tuesday, dropped to his knees after Cameron's liner struck him near the right temple. "That ball smoked him," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "He had no chance."

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Cameron, center, hesitantly approached second base and had to be consoled by Giants players after the accident. "I hope the young man is all right and gets a chance to get back on the field," Cameron said.

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Martinez was tended to by head trainer Dave Groeschner, right, Bochy, top left, and Giants first baseman Rich Aurilia. After a few minutes, Martinez was able to walk away with a cloth held to his nose. The 26-year-old pitcher was taken to a hospital for a CT scan and evaluation.

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The scene was especially harrowing for Cameron and the players having learned of Nick Adenhart's tragic accident Thursday morning. Adenhart, a 22-year-old Angels pitcher, was killed in a car accident shortly after appearing in a game versus the Athletics Wednesday night.

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