MLB umpire in Philadelphia for Phillies-Diamondbacks series assaulted in Center City, police sources say
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Key Points:
- MLB umpire Brock Ballou was allegedly robbed and assaulted in Center City Philadelphia on April 9, shortly after a separate robbery at a nearby 7-Eleven.
- The suspect, described as a teenager, first punched a 7-Eleven employee before stealing Ballou's phone and physically attacking him when Ballou tried to retrieve it.
- Surveillance footage shows the suspect repeatedly punching Ballou, who sustained non-serious injuries after hitting his head during the struggle.
- Ballou was in Philadelphia to umpire a Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series and continued working games after the incident.
- Police are seeking information about the suspect and have released surveillance video; MLB has declined to comment on the incident.
