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Ben Rice news
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The gist
Yankees' Ben Rice hit a 79.5 mph foul ball that struck a photographer in the head. The photographer walked off with a neck brace and was reported OK.
Background
During a Yankees-Angels game on September 2, 2026, Ben Rice's foul ball entered the camera well and hit a photographer. The game was delayed about 10 minutes as medical staff attended to the injured photographer, who was later reported to be OK.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026During the top of the sixth inning, Ben Rice's foul ball struck a photographer in the camera well. The game was delayed about 10 minutes as medical staff treated the photographer.
- Sep 2, 2026The photographer walked to a medical cart on his own power, shaking Rice's hand, and was fitted with a neck brace. An Angels spokesperson said the injured party was 'OK' and receiving further treatment.
- Sep 2, 2026After the game, Rice said he was 'very relieved' and noted the photographer was not ready for the impact.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- An Angels spokesperson said the injured photographer was 'OK' and receiving further medical treatment.
- Player
- Ben Rice said he was 'very relieved' and saw the photographer was not ready for the impact.
Still unverified
The exact condition of the photographer was unclear at the time of reporting.