Scared silence fell on Regions Park on Saturday when Florida pitcher Brian Johnson fell to the ground.
Johnson was knocked out, on his back, motionless, arms and legs sprawled awkwardly as medical personnel sprinted from Florida’s dugout toward the mound.
It was one of those terrifying moments that can happen on a baseball field, and it occurred minutes into Georgia’s 4-3 win in the first of two games between the Bulldogs and Gators on Saturday at the SEC Tournament.
Johnson was turned and kneeling when catcher Mike Zunino came up throwing to second base after a pitch, but the throw was low and

 

Florida pitcher Brian Johnson lies on the ground after being hit in the head on a ball thrown by catcher Mike Zunino on a steal attempt in the first inning of an SEC Tournament game against Georgia. Johnson was later diagnosed with a concussion. / ASSOCIATED PRESS