Pete Stendel, cameraman of YES Networkreceived a hard ball this wednesday in Yankee Stadium that caused the fracture in the eye socket.
Located right next to the New York Yankees dogout on the first base side, stendel was beaten on a rushing throw from rookie shortstop Gunnar Hendersonwho fired to first while trying to complete a double play in the fifth inning.
Some scary moments during a match between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees on Wednesday after YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel was struck in the head by the ball. (Video: Prime Video / MLB) pic.twitter.com/7eDppP9MC7
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Stendel was taken to the hospital y YES said Wednesday night that He was conscious and they were running tests.. The chain updated its status Thursday saying it has a orbital fracture and that he had left the hospital.
After the victory of Yankees 6-3 vs. Baltimore Orioles, Henderson regretted the accident.
Any time a ball goes over first baseman or even a foul ball from the batter, you don’t want to see it going towards a fan. He was just in the wrong place, and I hope he’s doing well. My prayers are with him. I’m thankful for the guys who ran to him to help him.
The game was delayed about 17 minutes while the Yankees medical staff and their assistants treated Stendel. The players left the field and waited in their dugout, while Yankees y Orioles, including Henderson, watched worriedly in a silent stadium.
UPDATE on cameraman Pete Stendel, who was hit by an errant thrown baseball at last night’s Yankees game:
Pete suffered an orbital fracture and is home resting. He and his family appreciate everyone’s support. pic.twitter.com/DzHEdSo5av
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 6, 2023
(With information from Sure Sports)
2023-07-07 00:43:09
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