Chihuahuas fan hospitalized after being hit by foul ball

A Chihuahuas baseball fan was hit by a foul ball Wednesday and rushed to the hospital.

Chihuahuas spokeswoman Angela Olivas confirmed with Abc-7 a fan was hit by a foul ball during Wednesday’s game against the Tacoma Rainiers. Olivas could not say what the fan’s condition is.

Fans Abc-7 spoke with say it all happened within seconds. The fan was then taken from the game on a gurney and rushed to the hospital. Some witnesses told Abc-7 a man was hit, but one fan who was there sent Abc-7 video she says shows a woman who was hit. She says the fan tried to catch the ball but it struck her in the face. Witnesses say the fan was on the ground for at least fifteen minutes while emergency responders provided first aid. The patient was then taken to UMC, the condition is unknown right now.

Last season, two Chihuahuas fans were struck by a bat right behind the home dugout. Abc-7 spoke with several fans at the game who said while it they do worry about being hit by foul balls, they know it’s a worry they agree to when attending games.

“It’s part of the ball game, it happens in little league, it happens in major league, everywhere, its part of the game,” Roger Fernandez said.

“You know my daughter rides horses and any equine facility you go to you know when you walk in, you know that its there are risks involved with the sport but you did it because you love it. And I think it’s the same for baseball, football,” Kristi Borden said.

Southwest University Park has limited foul ground because of its tight layout. In December, MLB commissioner made new safety recommendations like possibly extending the netting behind home plate to shield fans from line drives and bats. Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor told us the ballpark is in compliance with MLB’s standards. The best advice for fans is to stay alert and pay attention to the game at all times.