High School Pitcher Accused of Beaning Hitter Intentionally

A high school pitcher has been accused of purposely striking a batter in the head with a pitched ball, police said Thursday.

David Greene, a catcher for Fairfield Prep, was struck by St. Joseph pitcher Steve DeBartolomeo in the sixth inning of a game Monday. Police immediately halted the game despite objections from umpires.

Greene required 30 stitches at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport for a gash over his left eyebrow. He also sustained a fractured cheekbone and a concussion, doctors said.

Police said they were probing allegations that the youth was struck intentionally because of a feud that started with an alleged altercation between the players Sunday.