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MLB Releases Statement on Young Girl Struck by Foul Ball: 'Extremely Upsetting'

Major League Baseball took notice of a young girl who was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Amora Jr. on Wednesday night.

"The events at last night's game were extremely upsetting," the league said in a statement, per Mark Osborne and Aaron Katersky of ABC News. "We send our best wishes to the child and family involved."

The Houston Astros released a statement after the game that said the girl was taken to the hospital, per ESPN.com.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.