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MLB issues statement on foul ball that struck 4-year-old girl

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 5/30/19

A foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora struck a four-year-old girl in a scary scene on Wednesday night.

Almora was devastated after seeing his foul hit the young girl.

Here is Albert Almora’s reaction as his foul ball struck a very young fan. A really horrific moment. Kids fall in love with the game of baseball after going to the ballpark and experiencing a Major League Baseball game. This shouldn’t happen. PRAYERS. pic.twitter.com/yOGfrqpmMF
— Cubs Live (@Cubs_Live) May 30, 2019

A really tough scene at Minute Maid Park over the last inning. Albert Almora Jr. of the Cubs hit a hard line-drive foul into the stands that hit a young child. Almora Jr. was extremely shaken up and after the next half inning, he was consoled by MMP security personnel. pic.twitter.com/2hfHX4hvNd
— SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) May 30, 2019

On Thursday morning, MLB issued a statement, shared by Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports:

Clubs have significantly expanded netting and their inventory of protected seats in recent years. With last night’s event in mind, we will continue our efforts on this important issue.”
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 30, 2019

After the game, Almora said he wished there was netting around the entire stadium to prevent other incidents like this one: “Obviously I want to put a net around the whole stadium.”

Thankfully, the girl struck by Almora’s foul is expected to be OK.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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