Athletes host charity softball games as a fun way to raise money for charity and compete against their teammates. Unfortunately for Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, wide receiver Davante Adams’ softball game led to a scary situation.
While pitching at Fox Cities Stadium, a liner off the bat drilled Matthews directly in the face and sent him to the ground. The 32-year-old hit the ground immediately then stood up and walked off the field with his glove over his face.
Packers LB Clay Matthews takes a liner off the face pitching in the charity softball game at Fox Cities Stadium. Immediately left the field. Hope he's ok @WBAY pic.twitter.com/29aTvXkIc5
— Dave Schroeder (@SchroederWBAY) June 2, 2018
It was a frightening situation for everyone in attendance and certainly left many Green Bay fans and those in the organization holding their breath. Fortunately, it appears Matthews avoided a major injury.
In fact, it was Adams who took on the role his head coach Mike McCarthy is used to, informing the media of Matthews’ status after the game.
Clay "got a little boo boo on his nose" is the official update from @tae15adams on the mic at #Packers charity softball game
— Dave Schroeder (@SchroederWBAY) June 2, 2018