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Paul DeJong ponders next swing after getting beaned: 'Going to take trust'

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Paul DeJong was hit by a 93-mph fastball in the face of a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher.

The Nationals' third baseman broke his nose and both eyes shut after being hit by Mitch Keller .

He is still limited to very light exercises, or, as he put it, “riding a bike or doing air squats” He plans to reach out to veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar for advice.

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