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Astros reach settlement with the family of the girl hit by the foul ball

Some closure to a tough story. The family of a girl struck by a foul ball at Minute Maid Park during the 2019 season has reached a confidential settlement with the Astros, the family’s attorney said Friday afternoon. Because the … Continue reading

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Update on the little girl hit by the foul ball

Man, this breaks my heart. The 2½-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture when hit in the head by a foul ball at an Astros game May 29 continues to be treated for a brain injury that has left her … Continue reading

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Astros to extend netting

Glad to hear it. The Astros are joining the growing list of Major League baseball teams that are extending protective netting around ballparks amid growing concern over fan safety. The team’s decision to extend netting beyond each dugout at Minute … Continue reading

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More on stadium netting

Here’s an update on that little girl who was hit by a foul ball at Minute Maid park recently. A 25-month-old girl who suffered a fractured skull when struck by a foul ball at an Astros game last month continues … Continue reading

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Stadium netting

You may have heard about this last week. A foul ball struck by Cubs center fielder Albert Almora, Jr. during the fourth inning hit a small child along the third-base line at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday night, causing a … Continue reading

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