Albert Almora Jr.'s foul ball strikes child as Cubs face off against Astros in Houston

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
HOUSTON -- Astros fans are reacting after a child was struck by a line drive at Minute Maid Park.

The foul ball hit by Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr., appears to have gone just beyond the net, striking the child in the stands.
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Astros players appeared shaken after the incident, and a teary Almora was consoled on the field by Cubs manager Joe Maddon.
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One Astros fan said on Twitter the child was rushed out of the ballpark.

The condition of the child was not immediately known.
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