Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – A fan has fallen over a railing in the outfield at Citi Field.<\/p>\n
The New York Post reported that the incident took place during batting practice prior to Saturday’s Giants-Mets contest.<\/p>\n
Further reports revealed the unidentified male fell from the Party Deck section in left field onto the playing surface while trying to grab a ball hit during San Francisco’s batting session. He was immobilized on a stretcher, while conscious, and transported for treatment.<\/p>\n
The Mets issued a statement shortly before first pitch, stating: “A fan fell from the left field stands and was taken to the hospital.”<\/p>\n
According to an MLB.com report, witnesses said the fan was trying to get the players’ attention when he stumbled over the railing to the warning track below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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