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  • loaded language: 'terrifying'
  • loaded language: 'hold-your-breath'
  • loaded language: 'scary stuff'
  • loaded language: 'massive'
  • loaded language: 'sweetheart'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on the emotional reaction
  • editorializing: I feel like we get about five of these a year, and they're all tough to watch.

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Royals pitcher Seth Lugo exits game after being hit in the head by a 107 mph line drive

Seth Lugo, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, exited a game after being hit in the head by a 107 mph line drive. Following the incident, Lugo underwent a CT scan which returned clear, and he was reported to be doing well. The batter, Brandon Nimmo, expressed concern for Lugo's well-being and checked on him after the play.

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Our neutral summary

Seth Lugo, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, exited a game after being hit in the head by a 107 mph line drive. Following the incident, Lugo underwent a CT scan which returned clear, and he was reported to be doing well. The batter, Brandon Nimmo, expressed concern for Lugo's well-being and checked on him after the play.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 25/100
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Inflammatory language 13/100
Sentiment +20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'terrifying'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'hold-your-breath'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'scary stuff'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'massive'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'sweetheart'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on the emotional reaction
  • ✕ editorializing: I feel like we get about five of these a year, and they're all tough to watch.
  • ✕ editorializing: Frankly, I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often.

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Royals pitcher drilled in head with terrifying 107 mph liner, and the batter who hit it pulled a rare move

Neutral Headline

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo exits game after being hit in the head by a 107 mph line drive