An MLB umpire is officially in concussion protocol after taking a nasty foul ball directly to the face mask during Tuesday’s Giants-Guardians showdown. San Francisco’s Andrew Knizner hit that screamer, forcing home plate umpire Jordan Baker to bail from the game.
The Instant Impact: Delay and a Scrambled Crew
Seriously, talk about a brutal moment for the crew. Baker’s exit wasn’t just a quick swap, either. It kicked off a 12-minute delay, and the umpiring squad had to scramble big time to cover the bases. Rob Drake slid over from third base to take over behind the plate, with Steven Jaschinski hustling from second to third. Stu Scheurwater held his ground at third, and the game rolled on with a three-man crew for the rest of the night. You’ve gotta wonder how much that throws off the rhythm for everyone involved.
What’s Next for Baker and the Series
According to the Associated Press, MLB wasted no time confirming Baker’s under evaluation for a concussion. They’re going to make a call overnight on his status and if they need to bring in another umpire for the rest of the series. The Guardians nabbed the win on Tuesday, but these two teams aren’t done yet, facing off again on Wednesday and Thursday. You know everyone’s watching Baker’s health and how this shakes up the crew for the rest of the series. Here’s hoping he’s back on the field soon.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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