Orioles’ game vs. Yankees resumes after being delayed in fifth inning when errant throw strikes YES Network cameraman – The Denver Post

The Orioles’ game Wednesday night against the New York Yankees was delayed for about 17 minutes in the bottom of the fifth inning after an errant throw to first base sailed into the camera well and struck a YES Network cameraman.

With one out and a runner on first, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe hit a ground ball to second base, where Baltimore’s Adam Frazier bobbled the ball and flipped it to shortstop Gunnar Henderson for the out at second. Hurrying in an effort to get Volpe, Henderson sailed his throw to first, going above first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and striking Pete Stendel in the head. The game was paused as medical professionals tended to Stendel, with players eventually returning to the dugout as he was placed on a backboard and carted off the field.

While being driven off the field, Stendel raised an arm to the crowd, giving the peace sign and other gestures as fans cheered.

“Sending YES Network camera operator Pete Stendel all the best and wish him a speedy recovery,” the Orioles tweeted.

Baltimore was down 1-0 at the time of the delay, and when play resumed with Volpe at second after the error, Kyle Higashioka singled to score him. The Orioles rallied for four runs in the next half inning, with No. 2 prospect Colton Cowser’s first major league hit providing their first run.

This story might be updated.

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