Jordan Montgomery Hit By Ball In Batting Practice To Start Sunday's Finale As New York Takes On Boston

New York dodged another injury Saturday  and kept the disabled from mounting more than it already has this week.

 Yankees rookie left-hander Jordan Montgomery had to be helped off the field prior to Saturday's game against the Red Sox after he was struck in the head by a batting practice line drive. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/248011134/yankees-jordan-montgomery-hit-by-ball-in-bp/

Montgomery was evaluated by Yankees medical personnel and was in uniform for Saturday's game. The Yankees said that he remains scheduled to pitch in Sunday's 8:05 p.m. ET series finale "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/248011134/yankees-jordan-montgomery-hit-by-ball-in-bp/

.The 24-year-old rookie was signing autographs down the right-field line when he was hit on the back right side of his head. According to a person who witnessed the incident, Montgomery appeared to be "woozy" but remained conscious. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/248011134/yankees-jordan-montgomery-hit-by-ball-in-bp/

According to the YES Network's Meredith Marakovits, the liner that struck Montgomery was hit by Sandy Leon of the Red Sox. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/248011134/yankees-jordan-montgomery-hit-by-ball-in-bp/

Montgomery was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday to start Sunday's game in place of left-hander CC Sabathia, who sustained a right knee injury during his last start at Toronto. In 21 starts for New York, Montgomery has gone 7-6 with a 4.05 ERA. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/248011134/yankees-jordan-montgomery-hit-by-ball-in-bp/