Another young fan struck by foul ball; time for additional netting?

This is something you absolutely hate seeing, and it will surely re-ignite the debate on whether additional protection at MLB parks is needed.

https://twitter.com/ABC7/status/1142917747963092992

A foul ball from Los Angeles Dodgers hitter Cody Bellinger struck a young female fan; she was said to have remained in her seat and given an icer pack, but things got worse and she would ultimately be stretchered out of the stadium.

https://twitter.com/DodgersLowDown/status/1142896215136169984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1142896215136169984&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalprosports.com%2F2019%2F06%2F23%2Fa-cody-bellinger-line-drive-struck-young-girl-in-the-head-at-dodger-stadium%2F

Is it time to expand the netting in the lower bowl of MLB stadiums in order to better protect the fans in attendance?

Michael Whitaker
Michael Whitaker

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