PITTSBURGH — A scary situation unfolded on Friday night at PNC Park, as a hard line drive struck Yankees reliever Anthony Misiewicz in the head in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Misiewicz, who entered in relief of Gerrit Cole to begin the frame, had two on and two outs when Pirates leadoff hitter Ji Hwan Bae stepped to the plate. On a 1-2 breaking ball, Bae connected for a 100.6 mph liner that struck Misiewicz in the left side of his head. The left-hander fell flat on the ground and rolled over in pain.

The Yankees’ medical staff rushed in, and after a few minutes, the reliever sat up while he was checked with a towel to his head to prevent more bleeding. Members of both teams took a knee on the field, and Bae was visibly shaken up by the play.

Misiewicz eventually slowly rose to his feet with support and walked to a medical cart, and he exchanged a thumbs-up with the Yankees’ dugout before exiting the field. The club announced that he was alert and oriented, and he was transported to Allegheny General Hospital, where he will undergo further testing.

Misiewicz was relieved by righty Zach McAllister on the mound.