The New York Mets face the San Diego Padres in an MLB game on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (7/29/25) at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

Cease was checked by trainers, manager Mike Shildt and pitching coach Ruben Niebla. After throwing some warmup pitches, he stayed in the game.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets on Monday night and remained in the game.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets on Monday night and remained in the game.

Advertisement Article continues below this ad Cease was checked by trainers, manager Mike Shildt and pitching coach Ruben Niebla. After throwing some warmup pitches, he stayed in the game.