MLB: Umpire J. Crawford injured in Phillies-Astros game

[NYBLUE]

Umpire injured in Phillies-Astros game

The Philadelphia-Houston game was delayed on Sunday when plate umpire Jerry Crawford was struck in the head by Carlos Lee’s bat.

Lee fouled off a 2-2 pitch from Cole Hamels in the first inning and his bat smacked Crawford on the follow-through. Crawford took off his helmet and immediately jogged to the Astros dugout, where trainers Dave Labossiere and Rex Jones met him on the steps.

Crawford had a bloody gash on the left side of his head and Labossiere put a white towel over it before leading Crawford into the Astros clubhouse.

He was taken to a hospital for tests but didn’t need stitches and was back at the ballpark before the game ended with an ice pack on his head.

After a 12-minute delay, first-base umpire Rob Drake took over behind the plate and the game resumed.

On the second pitch after the delay, Lee hit a three-run homer to put the Astros up 3-0.

Looks like Lee wasn't bothered too much from the incident.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by NYBLUE

Umpire injured in Phillies-Astros game



Looks like Lee wasn't bothered too much from the incident.

Why does this have any relevance on this forum?

[Dholloway1962]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

Why does this have any relevance on this forum?

Well, I for one am concerned when ANY official gets injured. I appreciate knowing he is ok and hearing about it. We are all officials whether it is a football, baseball, basketball, etc...

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

Why does this have any relevance on this forum?

This is implying that YOU have any relevance on this forum. It has long been determined you do not.