Foul ball hits young girl

A young girl was struck by a foul ball at Minute Maid Park game on Wednesday.

[mememachine]

Damn I just heard the young girl got brain damage due to this incident. Pray for her seriously bruh

[GLORIAREYES]

The natural reaction of this player...! I would hug him! What a beautiful soul! It was an accident, dear! I am so happy the little girl is ok.

[hungryburger]

I feel so bad for him. He feels so much guilt.

[dumbbru]

Albert I don’t know if you’ll ever see this but you just displayed to millions what a good man is and proved that they still exist. Some things you can’t control... I got hit in the jaw mid game while I was pitching off a line drive by one of the biggest kids I’ve ever thrown against and I’ve hit a couple people with foul balls in my time so I understand both sides of the situation. That little girl is going to be your biggest fan, bud I guarantee it. I’m from Houston so I’ve always been an Astros man and I’ve been a Cubs fan since 02 and you sir are the pinnacle of why I am the fan I am. You’re the reason why baseball is the best sport in my opinion. All love.

[AceGoodheart]

I was at the Astros game two days prior and my mind was constantly thinking about a foul ball coming my way. You just can't let your guard down. Especially when you have kids with you.

I pray the little girl recovers to full health with no complications. I believe she will.

[cuzakuru]

That was so nice of that lady to hug him

[justine-]

I've just read that the girl got permanent damage. It's so sad :(

[dme]

Hope the child is ok. Parents...C'mon man! I know it was an accident, but while sitting in those seats you HAVE to be more aware.

[angelgalarza]

Thats some good respect and sportsmanship for Almora and Astros fans deserve his respect

[sonnypearce]

I played ball at a high level and this has always concerned me. If you're at a field with little to no baseline net coverage, have your eyes open at all times. Even when I've sat in the stands I find it hard to not pay attention fully because of my safety and others around me. When I was about twelve, a hard line drive arched over the backstop net at an mlb game and I caught it right in front of my mom's face. If I hadn't of been there or paying attention, I'd hate to think of the damage that might have occurred. Hope the little girl is ok.

[GeorgeGlass]

More than a game. Albert's emotions overwhelmed him. He wasn't thinking about cameras, the other team, his mind was on that girl and if she was OK. Albert has 2 young sons. I'm glad the little girl is fine. Hope Almora is. You know those next at bats are going to be hard for him. Prayers for all.

[username]

I hope she is ok. Almora was really shaken by it. I'll be rooting for Almora in the future he seems like a genuine nice person. I really hope the little girl makes a full recovery. I'm sure those two will be friends for a long time too.

[fernandoiglesias]

Mandate helmets and masks for minors and other vulnerable fans at baseball games

[hardrod]

Brings tears to my eyes. I'm so glad she'll be ok

[donte]

Imagine the pain of that player, just try to sympathize with it, I jumped into the stands once to save a basketball and leveled a 6 year old girl, and I felt guilty even though she was obviously ok. I hope the girl is OK and I hope the player is forgiven by the parents but also himself

[tomnguyen]

This is why I don't attend a baseball game. It's dangerous

[nicholasposa]

Three bad decisions in a row.
1. Taking a 3 year old to a baseball game.
2. Sitting in line drive area.
3. Taking your eye off the game for one second while sitting in line drive area with a 3 year old.

[kcslow]

I feel bad for the situation, I hope the girl heals fast of course and for the player, remember you were playing the game and you didn’t do anything on purpose. I heard your radio statement and I would feel the same way, you had to shake it off and finish the game. Your a REAL person for wanting to her updates❤️

[veneziacollezione]

Glad she is good.. God bless her... And the player is a good man.. God bless

[jermgilchrist]

Why would a parent bring a 3-4 year old to a professional baseball game? Feel awful for the little girl, she had no choice in being there. Sad