Apr
28
Video of Umpire Jerry Crawford getting hit by ball then leaving game
ByVeteran umpire Jerry Crawford was struck in the ribs by a foul ball in the seventh inning of the Florida Marlins and San Diego Padres game in Miami. Crawford was working home plate as the Padres Will Venable foul tipped a ball that struck Crawford. You can see the video here:
Crawford anguished in pain as team trainers and other umpires came to his aid. Second base umpire Phil Cuzzi replaced Crawford following a 10-minute delay.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this article.

