Ramirez injured during Astros game

HOUSTON - Atlanta Braves pitcher Horacio Ramirez left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros after being hit on the forehead with a ball hit by Lance Berkman in the second inning.

Berkman's hit crashed off of the left side of Ramirez' forehead and then flew to shallow right field. Ramirez fell flat on his back and then rolled over to his stomach where he remained motionless for a few seconds before moving.

He got up on his own power and was escorted to the bullpen as a trainer pressed a towel to his forehead.

He was replaced by Oscar Villarreal.

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