In a dramatic turn of events during the Texas Rangers' 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, closer Luke Jackson was forced to exit the game after being struck by a 111-mph comebacker off the bat of Ryan McMahon. The incident occurred on the only pitch Jackson threw in the ninth inning, immediately raising concerns about his pitching hand.

Immediate Aftermath and Medical Evaluation Rangers manager Bruce Bochy reported that initial X-rays were negative, but Jackson's right hand had swollen significantly. "We'll see how he responds. But that thing blew up right away, so we do have some concern," Bochy stated post-game. The possibility of Jackson being placed on the injured list is being considered, with further updates expected on Tuesday.

Game Impact and Player Reactions The comebacker resulted in an infield single for McMahon, but the more pressing issue was Jackson's condition. "I mean 60 feet away is not that far, especially when those guys can hit as hard as they can," commented Rangers starter Tyler Mahle, who pitched 6⅓ innings for the win. Mahle expressed his dismay over the unfortunate incident.

Seager's Continued Absence The Rangers were also without shortstop Corey Seager for the fourth time in five games due to hamstring soreness. Seager, who homered twice in his only game during this stretch, had previously missed 10 games with a right hamstring strain. Bochy indicated there might be pregame moves regarding Seager, but nothing was announced.

Relief Pitching and Game Conclusion Jacob Webb replaced Jackson and managed to get a fielder's choice out, but the Rockies loaded the bases with a single and a four-pitch walk. The game ended with Webb securing his first save after inducing a double play from Kyle Farmer.

Manager's Final Thoughts "That walk put him in a jam there," Bochy said about Webb's performance. "He lost it there for four pitches, but then made a pitch when he had to to get the big double play."

This incident highlights the inherent risks in the game of baseball, especially for pitchers facing hard-hit balls. The Rangers will be closely monitoring Jackson's recovery and Seager's condition as they continue their season.