VIDEO: Michael Brantley Hits Astros Security Official With Line Drive Foul Ball in Horrifying Scene
By Scott Rogust
The epic battle between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros took a backseat after a scary accident during Game 2 of the ALCS. After George Springer tied the game with a fifth-inning solo home run, Michael Brantley was next up to bat. During his duel with Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino, Brantley sent a screaming line drive foul ball to Houston's dugout. Unfortunately, the liner hit an Astros security guard, bringing members of both teams to their knees.
Scary scene in Houston as a security staff member got hit with a batted ball in the dugout. pic.twitter.com/kJAeQQUspB
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) October 14, 2019
As you can see in the clip, both the Yankees and Astros were visibly upset that an innocent bystander was struck.
The staffer was, reportedly, a medical supervisor on the security team.
Security official injured by foul ball during Astros-Yankees Game 2 https://t.co/DlyFS9rIuQ
— Chronicle Astros (@ChronAstros) October 14, 2019
No update on the guard was provided, as of this writing. The only thing that's worth noting is that the FOX broadcast refused to air video of what happened due to its violent nature.
Oh no, awful scene in the Astros dugout. Somebody got hit by that foul ball. Folks on the field look so upset.
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) October 14, 2019
We will keep you posted on any updates regarding the Houston Astros security guard, once they are provided. We send our thoughts and best wishes to that individual.