Second-base umpire Larry Vanover had to leave in the top of the fifth inning of the New York Yankees-Cleveland Guardians game Wednesday after he was hit near his head by a relay throw.
Guardians shortstop Andrés Giménez attempted to make a throw to home after a hit from Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka but ended up accidentally striking and knocking over Vanover. Fortunately, the umpire left the field under his own power.
Scary scene in Cleveland as umpire Larry Vanover is hit by a relay throw from Andrés Giménez.