Pirates/Cubs Game Delayed 23 Minutes After Fan Takes Foul Ball to the Head

A fan at PNC Park took a foul ball off the head and needed to be taken out on a stretcher.

Apr 21, 2015

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In an absolutely horrifying scene during tonight's game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, a fan behind home plate was struck in the head by a foul ball. After the Cubs' Starlin Castro fouled a pitch from A.J. Burnett straight back, the ball continued to push through the net and made contact with the head of an unsuspecting woman. The incident resulted in a 23-minute delay in the action. 

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Twenty-three minute delay. Fan was taken off on a stretch.

— Travis Sawchik (@Travis_Sawchik) April 21, 2015

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Awaiting word on condition of fan. She was lying down, obstructed by seating & people. Restricted on stretcher. Looked bad. Hope she's OK

— Travis Sawchik (@Travis_Sawchik) April 21, 2015

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A scary moment here in the 2nd as a fan is hit with a foul ball.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her tonight.

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 21, 2015

Luckily, it appears that she is alright. 

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Pirates announce that fan was 'conscious and alert' when taken from ballpark by EMS

— Travis Sawchik (@Travis_Sawchik) April 21, 2015

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[via For The Win]

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