Fan at Cubs-Pirates Taken Off on Stretcher After Foul Tip Hit Her Head Through Screen [UPDATE]
By Mike Cardillo
The Pirates-Cubs game Monday night was delayed in the top of the second inning for 23 minutes after a fan walking behind the home plate netting was struck by a foul tip off the bat of Starlin Castro. This one is very rough to watch and, fingers crossed, the fan is okay. The ball did not go through the netting, per reports.
The fan was taken off on a stretcher, and there is no word official word on her status. We’ll post an update when more information becomes available. This tweet from Cubs beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer is encouraging.
Woman hit in head with Castro's foul ball taken from field. Appears to be conscious. Friend next to her gives thumbs up to crowd.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) April 21, 2015
UPDATE: The Pirates updated the fan’s status and said she was conscious and thanking the caregivers when taken to the hospital:
Pirates statement on injured fan at PNC Park. pic.twitter.com/Gv0LoSDsz1
— Pirates (@Pirates) April 21, 2015
The incident can be seen below if you choose.