Yu Darvish is still expected to start on Wednesday night despite being hit near the crown of his head by a batted ball during batting practice on Tuesday.

The Texas Rangers said Darvish was examined by team physician Dr. Keith Meister and that "everything appears to be OK."

The right-hander will be re-examined on Wednesday.

Darvish was participating in a throwing session in right field when a line drive by Leonys Martin came his way. Darvish saw it in time to duck and turn his head, but could not avoid it completely.