In the ninth inning of the Giant’s 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco rookie relief pitcher Joseph Martinez was struck in the head by a line drive off of the bat of Milwaukee center fielder Mike Cameron.  Martinez got to his feet before collapsing as Giant trainers and medical personnel came to his aid.  He walked off the field under his own strength and was taken to a hospital for a CT scan.  Test results are pending.   He might have to do some time on the 15 day DL with this one. 

With the recent death of actress Natasha Richardson from head trauma following extended moments of apparent lucidity, the team can’t be too careful with this incident.  Let’s hope they err on the side of caution.