Photographer carted off field after being struck in head by Ben Rice line drive

During a New York Yankees game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, the team achieved a crucial 6-3 win after delivering five runs in the 10th inning. Ben Rice, having had a breakout season, contributed two hits and an RBI during the match. However, the game was momentarily halted when Rice, attempting to drive a pitch from Angels pitcher Reid Detmers, unintentionally hit a photographer in the head with a line drive.

The incident occurred in the top of the sixth inning, when play was stopped and attention shifted towards the photographer who had been struck. The Yankees' medical team quickly attended to the injured party, who was eventually able to walk on their own power to a cart, wearing a neck brace. The shaken Rice ensured he checked in with the photographer, shaking their hand before the game resumed.

The dangerous nature of such incidents was highlighted by the fact that photographers, like Rice, often face significant risks even when wearing protective gear. The Angels' spokesperson confirmed that the injured party was "OK" and receiving further medical treatment. After the game, Rice expressed relief that the photographer was unharmed, acknowledging that the impact was clearly unexpected and that the photographer was not looking directly at the ball.