Infant Child Struck By Albert Almora Jr. Foul Ball Reportedly Awake and Stable
By Austin Pert
Here's to what may end up being legitimately good news following an authentically horrible situation. After Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit a foul ball into the seats that struck a young fan at Minute Maid Park Wednedsay night, many feared the worst. But now, reports suggest that saying that the victim -- a female infant -- is conscious and alert.
Will wait for official word from the Astros but hearing positive things about the child that was hit by the foul ball. Cross your fingers.
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) May 30, 2019
Hopefully, what Cubs reporter Jesse Rogers heard is as true as can be. The Houston Astros' park became stunned silent when the ball hit the fan, and Almora himself also visibly, painfully shaken by the incident.
Happy to report that the baby of Olivia Bartman, Katrina is in stable condition after being struck by a foul ball by Albert Almora Jr. in the #Cubs vs. #Astros game! pic.twitter.com/yNl1gkR0WJ
— Forecastin Floyd (@ForecastinFloyd) May 30, 2019
Almora went to the section where the foul ball landed and shared an emotional moment with a security guard in the vicinity. His emotions truly said it all.
@JuliaMorales here’s @albertalmora when he found out the girl who got hit with the foul ball is going to be ok! pic.twitter.com/GmSGZmcKnR
— Todd Kolkhorst (@tkolkhorst) May 30, 2019
The thoughts and prayers of everyone will be with the child and family tonight as we all hope for a speedy recovery.