Ed Hickox Concussion

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by 3SPORT

NEW YORK – Umpire Ed Hickox likely will be out for a week after sustaining a concussion during Saturday's game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees.

Working home plate, Hickox was struck in the middle of his helmet by a foul ball off Cleveland outfielder Ben Francisco's bat in the sixth inning of the Indians' 22-4 win.

The injury is unfortunate. But look on the bright side: at least the report didn't call it a foul tip!