Martín Maldonado’s foul tip struck Alvarez on the side of the mask in the fifth inning. Alvarez was examined by the training staff and remained in the game.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as Mets dodge another injury scare after Francisco Alvarez hit in head. Although the New York Mets were swept by the San Diego Padres, they seemingly avoided something much worse.