A non-league footballer who was hit by a car when changing a tyre on the hard shoulder of the M27 has revealed he is “lucky to be alive” - but said his football career is over.

Abbott (shoulder) allowed one hit and struck out three over four scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against the Padres.

He gave up three runs across four innings on three hits and three walks (plus one hit-by-pitch) with three strikeouts. His fastball averaged 91.8 mph in his last outing, down from 94.4 mph last ...