Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was hit in the face by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller during a game on Tuesday night, resulting in his departure in the sixth inning. The pitch struck DeJong on his left cheek, leading to his immediate exit from the field after receiving medical attention from athletic trainers. Amed Rosario replaced DeJong as a pinch runner while the Nationals were ahead 1-0. DeJong, who was hitless in the game, holds a .204 batting average in 16 games this season after joining the Nationals as a free agent during spring training following a productive season with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City last year.