There was a scary moment in Houston during ALCS Game 2 on Sunday night when a foul ball entered the Astros' dugout and struck a member of the team's security detail.
Houston outfielder Michael Brantley scorched a ball into the dugout in the bottom of the fifth inning, striking the Minute Maid Park staffer, who sits with the team.
Harris County Emergency Corp CEO Jeremy Hyde released a statement via the Astros.
Per Astros: A statement from the Harris County Emergency Corp (HCEC) CEO Jeremy Hyde regarding the HCEC employee that was struck by a foul ball in the Astros dugout this evening: “He was immediately taken to the hospital, evaluated and is currently in stable condition.”
— Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) October 14, 2019
Someone just got hit with a rocket foul ball in the Astros' dugout. Play has stopped. All the Houston players have their hands on their heads.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 14, 2019
It looks like a security guard in the Astros' dugout was hit by the Michael Brantley foul ball.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 14, 2019
Personnel hit by sharp foul ball from Michael Brantley.
— CHRIS TORELLO (@TorelloSports) October 14, 2019
You could see how shaken up both sides are.
It’s part of baseball. Do we start putting everyone behind netting? #TakeItBack #NextManUp pic.twitter.com/Wct7392FIR
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported that the staffer walked into the Houston clubhouse under his own power with a towel over his head. Brantley and other members of the Astros were visibly shaken, as were members of the Yankees.
Rosenthal later reported that the staffer was a paramedic supervisor, and was transported to a local hospital to undergo further tests. Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole was seen outside the clubhouse at his side.
More on this situation as it develops.
