Christian Walker leaves game after taking pitch off helmet

Sep 24, 2018, 10:06 PM | Updated: 11:15 pm

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker left the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being hit in the head by a pitch Monday night.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Walker stepped up to the plate looking at a 4-3 deficit.

With a 2-2 count, Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda went back to pitch, missing his mark with a 93 mph fastball and hitting Walker’s face guard on his helmet.

Walker went to the ground and could be seen spitting up blood.

The first baseman left under his own power.

He’s expected to get a CT scan Monday night and is dealing with facial contusions, according to manager Torey Lovullo.

Walker was 0-3 on the night before leaving the game.

Steven Souza Jr. came in as a pinch runner.

A.J. Pollock would add a run in the ninth inning, but the D-backs fell 7-4 to the Dodgers.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) gets a visit from catcher John Ryan Murphy, left, and shortstop Nick Ahmed (13) during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' David Freese connects for a run-scoring single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) celebrates his run scored against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Manny Machado (8) during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar (14) celebrates his run scored against the Los Angeles Dodgers with David Peralta, left, and manager Torey Lovullo (17) during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (53) scoops up a low throw to get out Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) at first during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez pauses at home plate after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, left, walks around the mound after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, right, during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte points to the crowd as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' David Freese (25) celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Enrique Hernandez (14) during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, left, looks to the sky as he arrives at first base with a single as first base coach Dave McKay (39) reaches out to slap hands with Marte during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker, right, gets off balance while striking out as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, reaches over to tag Walker during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Tim Locastro (70) slides across home plate to score a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig celebrates his run scored against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) looks in to check on Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker (53) after hitting Walker with a pitch as Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17), third base coach Tony Perezchica (8) and Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) all look on during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chase Utley (26) scores a run on a wild pitch by Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (66), of Japan, during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson (31) argues with umpire Joe West, left, after Pederson was thrown out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda, of Japan, throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Kenta Maeda, of Japan, reacts after hitting Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker in the face with a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (66), of Japan, throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Alex Verdugo (61) jumps in vain for home run hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker (53) is attended to by head athletic trainer Bryan DiPanfilo, left, after Walker was hit in the face by a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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