Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Goes To Hospital After Foul Ball In Mets-twins Game Hits Him In Head

Veteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital for further examination on Wednesday after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball in Minnesota.

Crew chief Todd Tichenor, who called home plate during the 4-3 victory by the Twins over the New York Mets, told a pool reporter after the game that Wendelstedt was coherent and speaking but going through a concussion protocol.

"Hopefully it's just some stitches is what I'm thinking," Tichenor said.

Major League Baseball said Wendelstedt was undergoing additional tests.

"We are encouraged that he was in good spirits when he was in touch with our medical staff," MLB said. "We will continue to monitor his status."