The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 in a World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, where a Yankees fan reported being hit by a falling piece of concrete, according to The Athletic.
Yankees fan Ricardo Aquino told The Athletic that during the third inning, while sitting in Section 10, he was hit by a piece of concrete and experienced pain, but he did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. Medical professionals examined Aquino, and the Dodgers have released a statement acknowledging the claim and confirming that they are investigating the situation.
“We are aware of the report,” the Dodgers stated to The Athletic. “We cannot comment further until we have all the information, which we are currently collecting.”
Other fans claimed to see the piece of concrete fall, first thinking that someone threw it at him.
“I initially thought someone had thrown something, and my first instinct was to call for security,’ a fan recounted to The Athletic. ‘But then Aquino showed us the rock, and it was clear that it had fallen from the stadium and hit him.”
Dodgers Stadium
Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, opened in 1962 and is the third oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the United States. Over the past decade, the stadium has undergone significant renovations, with the most recent major updates completed in 2021. The most recent renovations focused on enhancing the Centerfield Plaza and included the addition of fan-centered entertainment options such as restaurants, bars, and standing room viewing areas.