Royals EMT hit in groin by foul ball during Athletics game

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

The incident happened on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento during Kansas City's game against the Athletics.
A player sent a foul ball into the Royals dugout, striking the male emergency medical technician as he was stationed there.
The report described players and fans reacting immediately, with no further information given on the EMT's condition after the blow.

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