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girl, who was seated down the third-base line, was treated by
medics at Yankee Stadium before being taken to hospital as
players -- including Frazier -- were visibly distraught.
"I saw the whole thing," said Frazier, who kneeled outside the
batter's box with his head bowed.
"I know the dad or whoever was with her was trying their hardest
but when that ball's coming 120 miles an hour at them and the
ball's hooking and you've never seen a ball like that, which
most people in the world haven't, it's tough."
Another New York player, Matt Holliday was seen wiping away
tears as the girl received medical attention.
"The child who was struck with a batted ball today was given
first aid at the ballpark and is receiving medical attention at
an area hospital," the Yankees said in a statement, adding that
they would not be releasing any information on her condition.
Media outlets said the girl had been struck in the face.
The protective netting at Yankee Stadium ends at the home plate
side of each dugout. The Yankees said in July that they are
"seriously exploring" extending the netting for 2018.
"You hate to see anyone get hit like that," Yankees manager Joe
Girardi said after the team's 11-3 win.
"I don't know if the netting was expanded if they still don't
get hit. How far does it go? That's something up above, they
make the decisions on. But it's sad when you see people get hit.
I've seen it as a catcher. It's something that I think everyone
is looking into."
"I just saw it from the dugout," New York left-hander CC
Sabathia said. "I feel like we need to get the net. I think
every ballpark should have it.
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