CLEVELAND -- Major League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized Thursday after being hit in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday's game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.
Vanover was struck on the left side of his head in the fifth inning by a throw from Guardians All-Star Andrés Giménez. The 67-year-old Vanover was standing between second base and the pitching mound when he got hit.
The impact knocked Vanover to the ground and the frightening moment drew a collective gasp from the Progressive Field crowd.
Vanover was taken to the Cleveland Clinic, where he was checked for a concussion and other medical issues.