NC Reliever Lim Ji-min to Undergo Surgery After Being Hit in the Face by Batted Ball

Bad news has struck the NC Dinos bullpen in professional baseball.

The NC club announced today (August 15) that Lim Ji-min is scheduled to undergo surgery early next week for a comminuted fracture of his lower jaw facial bone.

Lim collapsed yesterday during an away game against the Lotte Giants after being hit in the face by a batted ball off the bat of Victor Reyes in the 9th inning.

Rushed to the hospital for examinations, Lim was diagnosed with a comminuted fracture of the lower jaw facial bone and a laceration inside his mouth, the latter of which was treated with sutures.

His specific return timeline can only be determined after the surgery is completed.

A right-handed power pitcher, Lim has anchored the middle relief and closing duties for NC this year, posting 4 wins, 5 losses, 9 holds, and 6 saves.

(Photo provided by Lotte Giants, Yonhap News)
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