A scary scene unfolded in the crowd during Monday’s Cubs-Pirates game when a woman was hit in the head with a foul ball in the second inning. The game was halted for 23 minutes as she received medical attention, and the good news is that the unidentified woman was reported to be conscious and alert as she was transported to the hospital from PNC Park. The Pirates announced Tuesday that the woman was released from hospital following standard examinations and that they are “extremely grateful for this positive outcome."
It was a reminder that attending a live sporting event comes with a few inherent risks, and it could serve as the starting point on a discussion about ballpark safety and to what degree fans should be held responsible for what happens when the game makes its way into the stands.