One pitch after Jonathan India was brushed back by a 97.1 mph fastball up and in from Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, the Royals' leadoff hitter was hit on the left side of his face by a 98.9 mph cut

With manager Matt Quatraro at left in the foreground, Kansas City Royals left fielder Jonathan India holds his face after getting hit in the batting helmet by an Emmanuel Clase pitch in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images

A painful hit to Jonathan India caused by a fast pitch from Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, nearly sent the Kansas City Royals player to the ground after the incident. Jonathan India suffered a painful hit to the face during the game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians,