A frightening incident unfolded during Wednesday's New York Yankees game when a cameraman was struck by an errant throw and had to be taken off the field. During a double play attempt by the Baltimore Orioles, Gunnar Henderson's throw to first base sailed high, landing in the camera well beside the Yankees dugout. The ball hit YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel in the head, as reported by play-by-play announcer Michael Kay. Play was stopped for approximately 15 minutes as medical personnel attended to Stendel. According to reports, Stendel remained conscious and able to communicate. He was eventually carted off the field, giving a reassuring peace sign to the concerned crowd. Kay praised Stendel as a "terrific guy" and "one of the best" at his job. Other members of the YES Network team also commended Stendel's professionalism and the quick response of the medical staff. Stendel also works for SNY, the primary broadcast network for the New York Mets. At the time of the incident, the Yankees held a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning.
