Fan struck by bat at Padres game

A fan was struck by a bat at Petco Park and taken away by medical personnel.

A fan was struck by a broken bat at Petco Park in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game, and was taken away from her seat by medical personnel.

The game between the Padres and Rockies was delayed for more than 10 minutes as the fan, who appeared to be an adult woman, was tended to. Padres catcher Hector Sanchez was hitting when his bat slipped out of his hands and flew into the third-base stands, striking her in the forehead.

In a statement, the Padres said that multiple fans were struck by the bat, but that the injuries did not appear to be serious.

Fan hit in head w broken bat @Padres game. Horrible, scarey stuff. Hoping for best. @nbcsandiego pic.twitter.com/uWIbjBuM8t

— Todd Strain (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD) May 4, 2017

@Padres fan hit by a flying Hector Sanchez bat in the bottom of the 9th at @PetcoPark @ByTheMinMLB . Game tied 2-2 #ouch pic.twitter.com/kiS9XZzvGU

— Harvey Waywell 🇪🇺 (@wellway27) May 4, 2017

@Padres @Rockies game at standstill while medical personnel tend to female fan hit in head by bat. pic.twitter.com/easOxJRm5b

— Todd Strain (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD) May 4, 2017

The fan was wheeled out of the stadium with a bandage on her head and was alert, according to Todd Strain of KNSD San Diego.