HOUSTON _ Wednesday's Cubs-Astros game was delayed in the bottom of the fourth inning after a young fan sitting past the Cubs' third base dugout appeared to be struck by a line drive by Albert Almora Jr.
The crowd quickly went silent as Almora went to one knee near the batter's box and was visibly shaken. Teammate Jason Heyward, who was in the on-deck circle, walked over to console Almora as the fan received medical attention.
Almora completed the at-bat by striking out. Moments later, Almora walked over near the section to gather information on the condition of the fan and immediately put his hands on his head. Almora, the father of two young boys, was hugged by a security guard located in the section of the accident.
