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Justin Turner: Boston Red Sox third baseman receives 16 stitches after taking pitch to the face
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Justin Turner: 'Very fortunate' after beaning
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Justin Turner gets back in the batter's box for first time since being struck in the face - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox's Justin Turner hit on face with pitch, gets 16 stitches - ESPN
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Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner receives 16 stitches after taking pitch to the face - KESQ
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Justin Turner resumes light baseball activity after hit by pitch
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Red Sox Star Justin Turner Needs 16 Stitches In Face After Being Drilled By Pitch
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More small but positive steps as Justin Turner works back from getting hit in the face - The Boston Globe
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Justin Turner exits game after being hit by pitch
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Red Sox's Justin Turner receives 16 stitches after getting hit by pitch
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Why Justin Turner signing is cold comfort for Red Sox
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Justin Turner gets hit by pitches a lot. He says it is simply 'part of my game.' - The Boston Globe
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🤕 Justin Turner HIT IN FACE by pitch!! 😵💫 16 stitches & swelling
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Justin Turner receives 16 stitches after taking pitch to the face