Fan falls into Royals bullpen at Rate Field during game
Kansas City Star • • sports
Key Points:
- A fan fell from the stands into the Royals’ bullpen during the third inning of Wednesday night’s game against the White Sox at Rate Field, sustaining injuries that required stretcher transport to a hospital.
- The incident occurred when the fan jumped up to celebrate a sacrifice fly and fell over a short railing, dropping at least 10 feet into the bullpen area.
- Play was briefly stopped as medical personnel attended to the fan, with the Royals’ pitchers giving space to emergency responders; the fan was reported breathing when paramedics arrived.
- There was initial confusion among staff about the location of the incident, causing a delay in medical response, but the fan was reportedly in better condition upon arrival at the hospital.
- No further updates on the fan’s condition were available following the game, as the Royals lost 6-5 to the White Sox.