Rangers' Josh Smith rewarded with adult beverage after receiving facial stitches

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The second season of Josh Smith's big league career with the Texas Rangers has gotten off to a rough start.

The 22-year-old is now listed as being day-to-day after a pitch from Baltimore Orioles left-hander Danny Coulombe hit him in the face during a game on April 3. He ultimately received a half-dozen stitches as a result of the hit.

But on the brighter side, Smith received a gift that might help lift his spirits as he works his way back to the baseball diamond.

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An open cut is seen on the cheek of Josh Smith #47 of the Texas Rangers after being hit by a pitch from Danny Coulombe of the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning at Globe Life Field on April 03, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Coulombe's 88 mph sinker was high and inside and caught the former LSU Tigers standout in the chin.

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By Tuesday, Smith said he had cleared concussion protocol.

"I feel pretty good actually. I slept good," Smith said Tuesday in the Rangers clubhouse. "It’s not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Really no pain or anything like that."

Matt Lucero, athletic trainer for the Texas Rangers, attends to Josh Smith #47 after he was hit in the face by a pitch in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field on April 03, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Coulombe sent a bottle of whiskey to Smith's locker following the unfortunate injury, according to the Associated Press. 

"I’m just really glad he’s doing OK," Coulombe said after