Ga. high school player dies after being hit in head by baseball

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A 14-year-old baseball player has died after being hit in the head by a ball during a game Wednesday. (Source: WALB.com)

Colton Shaw was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit and was taken off life support Thursday morning.

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The accident happened during a junior varsity game in Moultrie, Ga.

Shaw was playing for Valdosta High School.

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