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Brewers pitcher Nelson still in hospital after liner to head

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson lays on the ground after being hit in the head by a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Thomas Pham during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson lays on the ground after being hit in the head by a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Thomas Pham during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson lays on the ground after being hit in the head by a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Thomas Pham during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

By Associated Press 1 min read

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson will remain in a hospital for at least a second night after being hit in the head by a line drive.

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Nelson would stay Friday night as a precaution. Counsell said there are no indications at this point that Nelson sustained a concussion.

Nelson was struck in the back of the head Thursday night by a liner hit by Tommy Pham of the St. Louis Cardinals. Nelson was face down on the mound for about a minute before walking off the field.

A CT scan showed a contusion.

Counsell spoke with Nelson on Friday. The pitcher said he wants to make his next start on Tuesday in Chicago against the Cubs. Counsell said the team would wait a little longer before deciding when the Nelson would throw, but said he was confident the right-hander would pitch again this season.