CHICAGO _ One of the most jarring images from baseball this season came last month when Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. lined a foul ball into the seats in Houston, striking a young fan. White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez hit a sharp foul into the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 10, resulting in a woman being hospitalized.
The Sox have responded to safety concerns by pledging to extend their protective netting to each foul pole, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
One of the most jarring images from baseball this season came last month when Cubs outfielder Albert Almora lined a foul ball into the seats in Houston, striking a young fan. White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez hit a sharp foul into the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 10, resulting in a woman being hospitalized.
The Sox have responded to safety concerns by pledging to extend their protective netting to each foul pole, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
After the Almora incident, players around baseball called for extended netting.
"Any safety measure we can take to make sure fans are safe, we should do it," Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant said. "The ball is coming hard and with the speed of the game, it is needed."
